Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 3
Language Arts
71% (2010)
60% (2009)
85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.
Math
69% (2010)
56% (2009)
82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Language Arts
88% (2010)
92% (2009)
94% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.
Math
97% (2010)
94% (2009)
98% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Language Arts
75% (2010)
92% (2009)
85% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.
Math
86% (2010)
95% (2009)
84% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Language Arts
87% (2010)
85% (2009)
72% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.
Math
82% (2010)
83% (2009)
89% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Language Arts
86% (2010)
76% (2009)
47% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.
Math
88% (2010)
94% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Language Arts
67% (2010)
62% (2009)
70% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.
Math
76% (2010)
86% (2009)
88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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.
Testing in Mississippi: An Overview
See Mississippi's state standards
