Minnesota officials on Friday publicly released data summarizing scores from statewide math and reading tests conducted earlier this year. Results show little has changed over the past year. On a more positive note, attendance figures show more students are showing up regularly to classes.

Just under 50 percent of students met the state’s proficiency-level grade standard in reading — the same as last year. And 45.21 percent of students tested met math standards, similar to last year’s 45.5 scores.

“As students return for a new school year, this data gives us information about where students are and how we can best support them,” state education commissioner Willie Jett said.

The data release summarizes results from the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, an exam administered to students

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