Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

28% (2007)

42% (2006)

32% (2005)

35% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.
Language Arts

31% (2007)

59% (2006)

33% (2005)

52% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 54% in 2007.
Math

46% (2007)

54% (2006)

34% (2005)

26% (2004)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading

38% (2007)

56% (2006)

38% (2005)

39% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.
Language Arts

47% (2007)

47% (2006)

35% (2005)

30% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 56% in 2007.
Math

38% (2007)

65% (2006)

41% (2005)

29% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% 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