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McEvans School

Public | K-8 & ungraded | 362 students

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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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
37%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
18%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
37%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
18%

2008

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
33%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
9%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
46%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

54 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
19%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 50%
White 2% 46%
Hispanic 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 95%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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601 Hwy 61 North
Shaw, MS 38773
Phone: (662) 754-4871

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