On Mississippi's MAAP, Grade 8 Mathematics is reported on a scale from 801 to 899, and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Proficient (at 865 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal | 801–837 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Basic | 838–849 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Passing | 850–864 | Partway toward grade-level expectations |
| Proficient | 865–888 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Advanced | 889–899 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2025, about 48% of Grade 8 students reached Proficient or Advanced 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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