85.7% of Mississippi schools and 93.9% of districts achieve a C or higher in 2023-24 accountability grades, setting a historic high for A, B, or C ratings.

The Mississippi Department of Education's 2023-24 accountability grades reveal that 85.7% of schools and 93.9% of districts achieved a grade of C or higher, marking a historic high for A, B, or C ratings. Since 2016, when the goal was set at 62%, significant progress has been made in student proficiency, particularly in math and English. The state’s education ranking improved from 50th to 35th nationally, attributed to enhanced academic standards and support systems.

September 17, 2024
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