Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 2
Reading
80% (2007)
76% (2006)
80% (2005)
81% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.
Language Arts
80% (2007)
68% (2006)
81% (2005)
83% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 80% in 2007.
Math
89% (2007)
71% (2006)
81% (2005)
90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.
Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 3
Reading
85% (2007)
91% (2006)
76% (2005)
90% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.
Language Arts
87% (2007)
82% (2006)
85% (2005)
74% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 83% in 2007.
Math
91% (2007)
91% (2006)
93% (2005)
92% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% 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
