Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

74% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.
Language Arts

77% (2007)

73% (2006)

66% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 54% in 2007.
Math

85% (2007)

73% (2006)

85% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading

68% (2007)

66% (2006)

71% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.
Language Arts

70% (2007)

66% (2006)

61% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 56% in 2007.
Math

82% (2007)

84% (2006)

69% (2005)

82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 2 through 8 in reading, 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
Compare with test results from nearby schools