On Mississippi's MAAP, Grade 3 Mathematics is reported on a scale from 301 to 399, and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Passing (at 350 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal | 301–332 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Basic | 333–349 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Passing | 350–364 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Proficient | 365–383 | Above grade-level expectations |
| Advanced | 384–399 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2026, about 75% of Grade 3 students reached Passing+ in Math. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
A score's meaning depends on where it lands in the ranges above, and on how it compares to other students. Our free tool turns a score into an estimated percentile versus the child's school, district and the whole state, so you can see exactly where a score stands, not just its level.
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