Mississippi

Science Proficiency

Percent of students scoring Proficient or Advanced (Levels 4 or 5) on the statewide Science or Biology I assessment.

Science Proficiency Overview

State

Mississippi

64.5%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State

Female

65.6%

Male

63.5%

Black or African American

49.7%

White

80.2%

Alaskan Native or Native American

65.0%

Asian

84.4%

Hispanic or Latino

61.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

78.8%

Two or More Races

73.3%

Economically Disadvantaged

55.4%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

82.9%

Migrant

44.4%

Homeless

43.8%

Foster Care

61.3%

Students with Disabilities

30.7%

Students without Disabilities

69.2%

English Learners

35.3%

Military Connected

85.9%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • State 64.5%

Female

  • State 65.6%

Male

  • State 63.5%

Black or African American

  • State 49.7%

White

  • State 80.2%

Alaskan Native or Native American

  • State 65.0%

Asian

  • State 84.4%

Hispanic or Latino

  • State 61.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

  • State 78.8%

Two or More Races

  • State 73.3%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • State 55.4%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

  • State 82.9%

Migrant

  • State 44.4%

Homeless

  • State 43.8%

Foster Care

  • State 61.3%

Students with Disabilities

  • State 30.7%

Students without Disabilities

  • State 69.2%

English Learners

  • State 35.3%

Military Connected

  • State 85.9%

Mississippi Department of Education

PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513

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Last updated 09/25/2025