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 | 65.3% | 60.7% |
| Female | 65.1% | 60.6% |
| Male | 65.4% | 60.8% |
| Black or African American | 52.0% | 46.7% |
| White | 79.5% | 76.3% |
| Asian | 81.6% | 85.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64.4% | 59.4% |
| Two or More Races | 67.8% | 59.4% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 53.2% | 52.0% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 73.2% | 77.0% |
| Homeless | 66.7% | 48.1% |
| Students with Disabilities | 35.5% | 33.2% |
| Students without Disabilities | 70.1% | 65.5% |
| English Learners | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Non English Learners | 65.9% | 61.3% |
| Military Connected | 73.2% | 82.5% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 10/30/2025