Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 2
Reading
83% (2007)
81% (2006)
88% (2005)
85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.
Language Arts
78% (2007)
63% (2006)
75% (2005)
78% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 80% in 2007.
Math
84% (2007)
81% (2006)
90% (2005)
87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 3
Reading
87% (2007)
79% (2006)
90% (2005)
94% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.
Language Arts
82% (2007)
82% (2006)
70% (2005)
91% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 83% in 2007.
Math
91% (2007)
89% (2006)
94% (2005)
96% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
87% (2007)
91% (2006)
96% (2005)
96% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.
Language Arts
67% (2007)
64% (2006)
88% (2005)
64% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2007.
Math
73% (2007)
70% (2006)
81% (2005)
75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
91% (2007)
93% (2006)
80% (2005)
89% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Language Arts
76% (2007)
78% (2006)
70% (2005)
64% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 74% in 2007.
Math
62% (2007)
68% (2006)
70% (2005)
76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
86% (2007)
79% (2006)
82% (2005)
86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Language Arts
75% (2007)
58% (2006)
76% (2005)
64% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2007.
Math
86% (2007)
79% (2006)
70% (2005)
76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 70% 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
