The Assessment Department of the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment distributes national, state, and district assessments. Student results are used to determine student growth and to formulate individual plans to help each student reach their maximum potential.

By working collaboratively with school leadership in their pursuit of excellence and high academic achievement for all students, this department strives to make a positive difference in the performance of each school by providing support and technical assistance to principals, teachers, parents, and all other stakeholders.

• National Assessments

  • ACT

  • ACT WorkKeys

  • Advanced Placement (AP) 

  • National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 

  • NAEP Questions Tool

  • SAT

• State Assessments

• • English Language Proficiency Test (LASLinks)
  • Literacy-Based Promotion Act/K-3 Assessments
  • Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP)

• • • ELA/Math Practice (Questar)

    • Science/US History Practice (DRC)

• • Mississippi Academic Assessment Program - Alternate (MAAP-A)
    
    

• District Benchmark Assessment Dates

• • 1st Nine Weeks Benchmark: October 3-7

  • 2nd Nine Weeks Benchmark: December 12-16

  • 3rd Nine Weeks Benchmark: March 6-10
    
    

Contact Information
    Steven D. Shadwick, Director of Assessment & Gifted Education
    Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
    3951 12th Street, Building K
    Meridian, MS 39307
    Phone: 601-482-8246