Minnesota students’ science test scores dropped this year amid new science standards, according to the state Department of Education. Overall, 25.7% of students met or exceeded the new standards.

The statewide science assessment scores shared by the Minnesota Department of Education on Wednesday were drastically lower than past years — albeit with new standards.

Newly released data from a crucial national test revealed historically low scores in two major subjects for 12th graders across the country, further emphasizing that U.S. students have struggled to ...

The state testing data follows national testing data released last month, which revealed high school seniors across the ...