Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
90% (2007)
89% (2006)
91% (2005)
94% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Language Arts
77% (2007)
82% (2006)
85% (2005)
84% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2007.
Math
87% (2007)
87% (2006)
88% (2005)
96% (2004)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading
77% (2007)
84% (2006)
81% (2005)
85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.
Language Arts
72% (2007)
77% (2006)
69% (2005)
82% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 54% in 2007.
Math
84% (2007)
82% (2006)
87% (2005)
91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
71% (2007)
75% (2006)
77% (2005)
87% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.
Language Arts
72% (2007)
67% (2006)
73% (2005)
78% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 56% in 2007.
Math
79% (2007)
85% (2006)
79% (2005)
94% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 2 through 8 in reading, language
arts and math.
- The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each
grade by the state of Mississippi.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Testing in Mississippi: An Overview
See Mississippi's state standards
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