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

60.7%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State

Female

60.6%

Male

60.8%

Black or African American

46.7%

White

76.3%

Alaskan Native or Native American

52.2%

Asian

85.2%

Hispanic or Latino

59.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

81.8%

Two or More Races

59.4%

Economically Disadvantaged

52.0%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

77.0%

Migrant

14.7%

Homeless

48.1%

Foster Care

53.0%

Students with Disabilities

33.2%

Students without Disabilities

65.5%

English Learners

31.0%

Non English Learners

61.3%

Military Connected

82.5%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • State 60.7%

Female

  • State 60.6%

Male

  • State 60.8%

Black or African American

  • State 46.7%

White

  • State 76.3%

Alaskan Native or Native American

  • State 52.2%

Asian

  • State 85.2%

Hispanic or Latino

  • State 59.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

  • State 81.8%

Two or More Races

  • State 59.4%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • State 52.0%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

  • State 77.0%

Migrant

  • State 14.7%

Homeless

  • State 48.1%

Foster Care

  • State 53.0%

Students with Disabilities

  • State 33.2%

Students without Disabilities

  • State 65.5%

English Learners

  • State 31.0%

Non English Learners

  • State 61.3%

Military Connected

  • State 82.5%

Mississippi Department of Education

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

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Last updated 10/30/2025