Jackson County 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 County School District

78.2%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State
District

Female

56.1%
71.1%

Male

56.3%
72.4%

Black or African American

39.5%
47.6%

White

73.6%
75.5%

Asian

83.4%
90.3%

Hispanic or Latino

57.6%
54.5%

Two or More Races

63.4%
46.7%

Economically Disadvantaged

45.9%
62.5%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

76.4%
79.3%

Foster Care

53.4%
66.7%

Students with Disabilities

26.7%
30.5%

Students without Disabilities

60.4%
77.2%

English Learners

26.8%
31.8%

Non English Learners

56.6%
72.2%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • District 78.2%
  • State 56.2%

Female

  • District 71.1%
  • State 56.1%

Male

  • District 72.4%
  • State 56.3%

Black or African American

  • District 47.6%
  • State 39.5%

White

  • District 75.5%
  • State 73.6%

Asian

  • District 90.3%
  • State 83.4%

Hispanic or Latino

  • District 54.5%
  • State 57.6%

Two or More Races

  • District 46.7%
  • State 63.4%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • District 62.5%
  • State 45.9%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

  • District 79.3%
  • State 76.4%

Foster Care

  • District 66.7%
  • State 53.4%

Students with Disabilities

  • District 30.5%
  • State 26.7%

Students without Disabilities

  • District 77.2%
  • State 60.4%

English Learners

  • District 31.8%
  • State 26.8%

Non English Learners

  • District 72.2%
  • 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