Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 3
Language Arts
95% (2010)
53% (2009)
17% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.
Math
29% (2010)
35% (2009)
33% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Language Arts
15% (2010)
27% (2009)
17% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.
Math
40% (2010)
27% (2009)
17% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2010)
20% (2009)
47% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.
Math
Data not available for this school (2010)
27% (2009)
32% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Language Arts
39% (2010)
53% (2009)
67% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.
Math
22% (2010)
37% (2009)
58% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Language Arts
65% (2010)
42% (2009)
15% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.
Math
75% (2010)
50% (2009)
23% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Language Arts
50% (2010)
19% (2009)
27% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.
Math
58% (2010)
63% (2009)
39% (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
