Mississippi Department of Education
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Mississippi
Percent 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 | 51.9% |
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 50.4% |
| Black or African American | 34.9% |
| White | 69.0% |
| Alaskan Native or Native American | 59.8% |
| Asian | 79.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85.0% |
| Two or More Races | 56.1% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 41.2% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 66.8% |
| Homeless | 39.7% |
| Foster Care | 35.2% |
| Students with Disabilities | 22.9% |
| Students without Disabilities | 54.4% |
| English Learners | 15.0% |
| Non English Learners | 52.2% |
| Military Connected | 65.5% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513