About the MCT
What is it?
The Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, language arts and math in grades 2 through 8.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: minimal, basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the MST
What is it?
The Mississippi Science Test (MST) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in science in grades 5 and 8.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: minimal, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Science
Mississippi Science Test Results (2008)
Language Arts
Mississppi Curriculum Test (MCT) Results (2008)
Math
Mississppi Curriculum Test (MCT) Results (2008)
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Science
Mississippi Science Test Results (2009)
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Language Arts
Mississppi Curriculum Test (MCT) Results (2009)
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Math
Mississppi Curriculum Test (MCT) Results (2009)
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Science
Mississippi Science Test Results (2010)
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Language Arts
Mississppi Curriculum Test (MCT) Results (2010)
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Math
Mississppi Curriculum Test (MCT) Results (2010)