Philadelphia 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%

Philadelphia Public School District

41.4%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State
District

Female

56.1%
40.2%

Male

56.3%
40.4%

Black or African American

39.5%
35.4%

White

73.6%
69.0%

Economically Disadvantaged

45.9%
40.3%

Students with Disabilities

26.7%
16.7%

Students without Disabilities

60.4%
45.0%

Non English Learners

56.6%
40.7%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • District 41.4%
  • State 56.2%

Female

  • District 40.2%
  • State 56.1%

Male

  • District 40.4%
  • State 56.3%

Black or African American

  • District 35.4%
  • State 39.5%

White

  • District 69.0%
  • State 73.6%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • District 40.3%
  • State 45.9%

Students with Disabilities

  • District 16.7%
  • State 26.7%

Students without Disabilities

  • District 45.0%
  • State 60.4%

Non English Learners

  • District 40.7%
  • State 56.6%

Mississippi Department of Education

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

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Last updated 10/30/2025