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Meridian Public School District

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1019 25th Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
Lauderdale County
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PH: (601) 483-6271

  • Grades PK-12
  • 6546 students
  • 14 schools

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 MCT Results

Scale: % proficient or above

Grade 3

Language Arts
 40% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Language Arts
 40% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 50% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Language Arts
 37% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Language Arts
 37% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 45% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Language Arts
 37% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 43% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Language Arts
 32% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 44% in 2008.

Math
 25% (2008)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in 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.

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 MST Results

Scale: % proficient or above

Grade 5

Science
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 24% (2008)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The MST 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.

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 SATP Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 69% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 71% in 2008.

English II
 67% (2008)
The state average for English II was 70% in 2008.

Biology I
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Biology I was 88% in 2008.

Writing - Informative Essay
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing - Informative Essay was 96% in 2008.

U.S. History
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2008.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course.
  • Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school.
  • The SATP 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 pass the test.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 201921
Graduating class of 2004 201921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 201920
Graduating class of 2004 191920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 191821
Graduating class of 2005 191821
Graduating class of 2004 191821

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 191921
Graduating class of 2004 201921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 191921
Graduating class of 2005 191921
Graduating class of 2004 201921
1Source: MS Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200658%
Graduating class of 200560%
Graduating class of 200463%
Source: MS Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed are for graduating seniors regardless of when the ACT was taken.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic84%51%
White, not Hispanic14%46%
Hispanic1%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program80%67%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,102$7,473
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures18%22%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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