Scale: % passing
Algebra I

58% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 71% in 2008.
English II

70% (2008)
The state average for English II was 70% in 2008.
Biology I

77% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Biology I was 88% in 2008.
Writing - Informative Essay

97% (2008)

99% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing - Informative Essay was 96% in 2008.
U.S. History

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2008.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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.
- The goal is for all students to pass the test.
Testing in Mississippi: An Overview
See Mississippi's state standards
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