A total of 100 students were tested in reading and 99 in math. There were 13 students tested.
Testing is optional for private schools.
The basic standards tests are a component of the state s graduation standards. They refer to the minimum standards a student needs to be eligible to graduate from high school in Minnesota, and are ment to reflect the basic knowledge one must have in order to live and work in today s society. Beginning in 2000, all students who graduate must have passed both the reading and math tests. In addition, all students must also take a written composition test, which is given in the tenth grade. Any student who fails any one of the tests is required to retake it.