What your state tests
Mississippi uses the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) in grades 3–8 and as End-of-Course (EOC) exams in high school, plus the ACT in grade 11. The EOC exams connect to graduation. Run by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Which tests, which grades
- MAAP (grades 3–8)English language arts and mathematics; science in grades 5 and 8
- MAAP EOC (high school)Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History
- ACT (grade 11)A statewide college-entrance test
- MAAP-AAlternate assessment for eligible students
Format & subjects
MAAP and EOC exams are online, with multiple-choice and constructed-response items. EOCs are taken when students finish the matching course.
Is passing required to graduate?
Yes — with options. Mississippi students must meet the requirement on the EOC exams (or use approved alternatives, such as a concordant ACT/other score, or a combination that reaches the required overall performance). Students who don't pass get retests and additional options. Confirm the current policy with your school.
How it's scored
MAAP reports performance levels (1–5, with Level 4+ proficient); EOC results feed graduation and accountability. The grade-11 ACT is scored 1–36.
Testing windows
MAAP (grades 3–8) is given in a spring window; EOCs run in fall, spring, and summer windows tied to courses.
How to prepare
- Practice tests & released itemsMDE provides practice materials matching the online format
- Course-aligned reviewEOCs test the specific course
- ACT prep for grade 11Our ACT guide applies to the statewide ACT
Participation & opting out
Students in tested grades and courses participate. Ask your district about make-up and retest windows.
Accommodations & multilingual learners
Accommodations follow a student's IEP or 504 plan; eligible students take the state's alternate assessment. Multilingual learners take an English proficiency test (WIDA ACCESS or the state equivalent) and may receive designated supports.
Accountability & promotion
Results feed Mississippi's A–F accountability and school reporting, guide instruction, and — through the EOCs — connect to graduation.
Key facts
- Grades 3–8MAAP (ELA, Math; Science 5 & 8)
- High schoolEOC: Algebra I, English II, Biology, US History
- GraduationMeet the EOC requirement (with alternatives)
- AgencyMississippi Dept. of Education
Where to learn more
Confirm current details with the official source and your district: