Mississippi Department of Education
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Mississippi
Percentage of high school students who met the ACT benchmarks for English (18) or reading (22) and for math (22), or earn a Silver ACT WorkKeys Certificate with a CTE pathway completion or industry certification, or a Gold or Platinum WorkKeys Certificate.
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| Group | State |
|---|---|
| All | 42.9% |
| Female | 44.5% |
| Male | 41.2% |
| Black or African American | 24.3% |
| White | 60.4% |
| Alaskan Native or Native American | 45.5% |
| Asian | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67.9% |
| Two or More Races | 49.3% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 32.6% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 65.4% |
| Homeless | 29.6% |
| Foster Care | 26.9% |
| Students with Disabilities | 12.6% |
| Students without Disabilities | 45.5% |
| English Learners | 6.8% |
| Non English Learners | 43.3% |
| Military Connected | 60.9% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513