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Mississippi sees small statewide drops in 2024–25 test proficiency; MDE outlines coaching and materials push
Summary
State education officials reported modest declines in statewide MAP proficiency for 2024–25 and described a multi-pronged response focused on math and literacy coaching, high-quality instructional materials and revisions to alternate-assessment practices.
Mississippi Department of Education officials on Aug. 21 told the State Board of Education that statewide proficiency on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAP) edged down in all four tested subjects in 2024–25 and outlined actions the department will take to stabilize and improve student outcomes.
The decline was described as modest in many grades but notable in fifth- and eighth-grade math and third-grade English language arts. Doctor Eric Vandiford, who presented the jointly prepared results for the accountability and academic offices, said the department will examine trends over multiple years rather than relying on a single-year snapshot.
"The trend is your friend," Vandiford said, summarizing a Technical Advisory Committee recommendation that the board view year-to-year fluctuation in the context of longer-term trends. He said the department is already conducting post-assessment analyses with its vendor and TAC to investigate possible causes for the changes.
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