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Math Performance Level 4 achieved by up to 50% of Black or African American students at Biloxi Junior High School in 2023-24 school year

Published 02/05/25

Biloxi Junior High School saw up to 50% of their Black or African American students reach Math Performance Level 4 in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

This is almost the same as in the previous school year, when approximately 50% of Black or African American students reached Math Performance Level 4.

Black or African American students at Biloxi Junior High School performed the best in Math and Science.

Students in the state showed a significant improvement in the 2022-23 academic year, demonstrating sustained progress in their post-pandemic recovery. Overall, 87% of schools and 91% of districts achieved a grade of C or better, compared to 81% of schools and 87% of districts in the prior year.

Results from the 2022-23 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) showed students reaching an all-time high in all core subjects. Students better performed on the Math and English portion of the test, achieving grades around 5% better than in the previous year.

Currently Mississippi's schools, with an enrollment of 436,523 in the 2023-24 academic year, are mostly divided between two ethnicities, with Black or African American students being the largest racial group at 46.86%, followed by white students at 42.14%.

Student Groups at Biloxi Junior High School by Performance Level in 2023-24 School Year

Student GroupMath Performance Level 4
All31-40%
Asian25.7%
Black or African American41-50%
Economically Disadvantaged41-50%
English Learners11-20%
Female41-50%
Hispanic or Latino31-40%
Homeless91-100%
Male31-40%
Military Connected51-60%
Non Economically Disadvantaged31-40%
Non English Learners41-50%
Students with Disabilities31-40%
Students without Disabilities41-50%
Multiracial41-50%
White31-40%

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