Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 2
Reading

96% (2007)

90% (2006)

92% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.
Language Arts

96% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 80% in 2007.
Math

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

94% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 3
Reading

92% (2007)

83% (2006)

82% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.
Language Arts

92% (2007)

84% (2006)

83% (2005)

83% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 83% in 2007.
Math

97% (2007)

86% (2006)

88% (2005)

96% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% 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