Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
84% (2007)
91% (2006)
87% (2005)
91% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.
Language Arts
79% (2007)
87% (2006)
87% (2005)
84% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 83% in 2007.
Math
93% (2007)
98% (2006)
98% (2005)
93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
90% (2007)
92% (2006)
87% (2005)
91% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.
Language Arts
73% (2007)
81% (2006)
82% (2005)
77% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2007.
Math
92% (2007)
91% (2006)
85% (2005)
86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
85% (2007)
90% (2006)
89% (2005)
92% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Language Arts
72% (2007)
77% (2006)
81% (2005)
79% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 74% in 2007.
Math
79% (2007)
82% (2006)
81% (2005)
73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 72% 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
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