JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – On Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the results from the 2023-24 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP). The results showed that student achievement reached an all-time high in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA) and science.

Overall, for 2023-24, the percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced reached a record high of 47.8% in ELA, 56.3% in mathematics and 63.4% in science. U.S. History decreased slightly from 71.4% in 2022-23 to 70.9% in 2023-24.

One-year Change in Percentage of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced

“The continued rise in student achievement across Mississippi is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers and school leaders,” said Dr. Lance Evans, state superintendent of education. “Our focus now is on building more momentum to guarantee that all our graduates are prepared for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in college, their careers, and life.”

MAAP measures students’ progress toward academic goals that equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college and the workforce. The results make up a large portion of the A-F accountability grades schools and districts earn annually. Accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year will be released at the Mississippi State Board of Education meeting on September 17.

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