Velma Jackson High School

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
School

Mississippi

56.2%

Madison County School District

79.2%

Velma Jackson High School

62.0%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State
District
School

Female

56.1%
75.8%
44.1%

Male

56.3%
75.9%
63.0%

Black or African American

39.5%
61.0%
52.5%

Economically Disadvantaged

45.9%
56.9%
53.1%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

76.4%
83.0%
50.0%

Students without Disabilities

60.4%
81.0%
57.7%

Non English Learners

56.6%
76.7%
52.5%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • School 62.0%
  • District 79.2%
  • State 56.2%

Female

  • School 44.1%
  • District 75.8%
  • State 56.1%

Male

  • School 63.0%
  • District 75.9%
  • State 56.3%

Black or African American

  • School 52.5%
  • District 61.0%
  • State 39.5%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • School 53.1%
  • District 56.9%
  • State 45.9%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

  • School 50.0%
  • District 83.0%
  • State 76.4%

Students without Disabilities

  • School 57.7%
  • District 81.0%
  • State 60.4%

Non English Learners

  • School 52.5%
  • District 76.7%
  • 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