Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 4
Reading
86% (2007)
88% (2006)
95% (2005)
96% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.
Language Arts
64% (2007)
73% (2006)
84% (2005)
78% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2007.
Math
73% (2007)
75% (2006)
83% (2005)
88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
78% (2007)
88% (2006)
88% (2005)
86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Language Arts
68% (2007)
73% (2006)
87% (2005)
68% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 74% in 2007.
Math
60% (2007)
62% (2006)
72% (2005)
65% (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
Compare with test results from nearby schools
