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Language Arts 53% (2010) 48% (2009) 39% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.
Math 70% (2010) 73% (2009) 69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Language Arts 45% (2010) 59% (2009) 58% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.
Math 67% (2010) 62% (2009) 71% (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.
Science 32% (2010) 49% (2009) 33% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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.
Algebra I 66% (2010) 70% (2009) 93% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.
English II 71% (2010) 78% (2009) 83% (2008)
The state average for English II was 68% in 2010.
Biology I 91% (2010) 92% (2009) 97% (2008) 96% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 86% in 2010.
U.S. History 98% (2010) 100% (2009) 99% (2008) 97% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 93% in 2010.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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.
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53% (2010)
48% (2009)
