Jackson Public School District

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
District

Mississippi

56.2%

Jackson Public School District

40.7%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State
District

Female

56.1%
33.3%

Male

56.3%
31.6%

Black or African American

39.5%
31.7%

White

73.6%
76.0%

Hispanic or Latino

57.6%
45.9%

Two or More Races

63.4%
55.6%

Economically Disadvantaged

45.9%
32.5%

Homeless

42.6%
34.5%

Foster Care

53.4%
16.7%

Students with Disabilities

26.7%
12.0%

Students without Disabilities

60.4%
34.7%

English Learners

26.8%
24.4%

Non English Learners

56.6%
32.5%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • District 40.7%
  • State 56.2%

Female

  • District 33.3%
  • State 56.1%

Male

  • District 31.6%
  • State 56.3%

Black or African American

  • District 31.7%
  • State 39.5%

White

  • District 76.0%
  • State 73.6%

Hispanic or Latino

  • District 45.9%
  • State 57.6%

Two or More Races

  • District 55.6%
  • State 63.4%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • District 32.5%
  • State 45.9%

Homeless

  • District 34.5%
  • State 42.6%

Foster Care

  • District 16.7%
  • State 53.4%

Students with Disabilities

  • District 12.0%
  • State 26.7%

Students without Disabilities

  • District 34.7%
  • State 60.4%

English Learners

  • District 24.4%
  • State 26.8%

Non English Learners

  • District 32.5%
  • State 56.6%

Mississippi Department of Education

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

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Last updated 04/07/2025