Organizational Structure:
Mississippi is state-adopted.   However, some decisions are made at the district level. 

State Education Demographics

• Number of K-12 Students: 494,135
• Number of School Administrative Units: 152

Standards Resources:  Curriculum and Instruction

Science Curriculum

• Information: The 2001 Science Framework is currently being revised.  School term 2008-2009 is planned as a pilot year.  Full implementation is scheduled for 2009-2010.

State Science Assessment Information

• Given at what grades: 5,8, and Biology I
• Time of Year: Spring
• Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice

Student Assessment

Other Useful State Links:

Mississippi Science Teachers Association
Mississippi Association for Middle Level Education
Magnolia Database
Mississippi Musuem of Natural Science
Stennis Space Center

Other CSSS members from this state:

Associate Members

Laura Jones