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  SATP Results
 
Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 91% in 2007.

English II
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for English II was 77% in 2007.

Biology I
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Biology I was 92% in 2007.

Writing - Informative Essay
 100% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing - Informative Essay was 99% in 2007.

U.S. History
 90% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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

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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 161921
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 161921

English
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 171921
Graduating class of 2005 161920
Graduating class of 2004 161920

Math
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 161821
Graduating class of 2005 161821
Graduating class of 2004 161821

Reading
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 161921
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 161921

Science
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 161921
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 171921
1Source: MS Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This School
Graduating class of 200672%
Graduating class of 200573%
Graduating class of 200473%
Source: MS Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed are for graduating seniors regardless of when the ACT was taken.

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