Mississippi Department of Education
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
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Last updated 10/30/2025
Desoto County School District
Percent of students scoring Proficient or Advanced (Levels 4 or 5) on the statewide Science or Biology I assessment.
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| Group | District | State |
|---|---|---|
| All | 66.0% | 58.6% |
| Female | 65.6% | 58.4% |
| Male | 66.4% | 58.8% |
| Black or African American | 50.1% | 43.2% |
| White | 82.1% | 75.0% |
| Asian | 81.6% | 82.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Two or More Races | 67.3% | 66.0% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 50.4% | 49.5% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 76.5% | 76.9% |
| Homeless | 50.0% | 42.4% |
| Students with Disabilities | 35.9% | 30.9% |
| Students without Disabilities | 70.7% | 63.0% |
| English Learners | 23.2% | 27.9% |
| Non English Learners | 67.1% | 59.1% |
| Military Connected | 85.8% | 80.6% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 10/30/2025