The Mississippi Department of Education released new accountability assessment scores showing more school districts than ever received a grade of C or higher.
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans shared that during the 2023-2024 school year, more than 85 percent of schools and 93 percent of districts in the state earned a grade of C or higher.
Evans, who took over as the new state superintendent of education in July, added that the department has noticed all-time highs in proficiency of mathematics, English Language Arts and science. However, there was a half point decrease in U.S. History proficiency this year.
Students in grades 3 through 8 are tested for proficiency in mathematics, science and ELA. High school students are assessed based on ACT results and tested for proficiency in Algebra I, English II, Biology and U.S. History.
Evans notes that the improvements are indicative of students returning to class after the COVID-19 pandemic when schools shifted to an online learning model to protect children and families.
Simpson County School District received a “C” with a point total of 591. Magee Elementary was rated a C, Magee Middle received a D, and Magee High was rated a C.
Mendenhall Elementary received a C rating, Mendenhall Jr. High received a D, and Mendenhall High School was rated a B.
Simpson Central received a B rating.
