The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts
The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.
Math
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Language Arts
The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.
Math
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Language Arts
The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.
Math
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Language Arts
The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.
Math
The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Language Arts
The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.
Math
The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Language Arts
The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.
Math
The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Science
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Science
The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Algebra I
The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
Biology I
The state average for Biology I was 86% in 2010.
English II
The state average for English II was 68% in 2010.
U.S. History
The state average for U.S. History was 93% in 2010.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2009-2010 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.
See Mississippi's state standards
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
