Benton County School District

Science Proficiency

Percent of students scoring Proficient or Advanced (Levels 4 or 5) on the statewide Science or Biology I assessment.

Science Proficiency Overview

State
District

Mississippi

63.4%

Benton County School District

56.2%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State
District

Female

63.7%
54.3%

Male

63.2%
58.0%

Black or African American

49.9%
50.6%

White

77.0%
59.6%

Economically Disadvantaged

55.4%
56.2%

Students with Disabilities

35.8%
43.8%

Students without Disabilities

68.1%
58.6%

Non English Learners

63.9%
56.2%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • District 56.2%
  • State 63.4%

Female

  • District 54.3%
  • State 63.7%

Male

  • District 58.0%
  • State 63.2%

Black or African American

  • District 50.6%
  • State 49.9%

White

  • District 59.6%
  • State 77.0%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • District 56.2%
  • State 55.4%

Students with Disabilities

  • District 43.8%
  • State 35.8%

Students without Disabilities

  • District 58.6%
  • State 68.1%

Non English Learners

  • District 56.2%
  • State 63.9%

Mississippi Department of Education

PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513

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Last updated 05/23/2025