The Forest Municipal School District is sharing important information about upcoming changes to Mississippi's accountability system for grading schools and districts that will take effect when schools and districts receive grades for the 2025-2026 school year.
The most important thing to know is that the Mississippi State Board of Education has raised the bar for earning school and district letter grades. Raising academic standards is an essential part of ensuring Mississippi students and schools continue to improve academically each year.
The higher bar will set a new baseline for measuring progress. This means many schools and districts statewide may not maintain the grade they earned last year, even if students perform as well or better on state assessments. That is why the state and local communities are treating this year as a reset and starting point from which future progress will be measured.
The Forest Municipal School District has worked hard to achieve our C grade for the 2024-2025 school year, and our teachers and staff have been working diligently all year to exceed last year's performance. Our district has a track record of continuous improvement, and we expect this year's statewide assessments will show even greater student achievement.
State Superintendent Message
Hear directly from State Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans as he explains the purpose and impact of these updated standards:
Official News Release
Read the full announcement from the Mississippi Department of Education:
News Release: Mississippi Schools Prepare for Higher Accountability Standards
Helpful Resources
Review these resources to better understand Mississippi’s updated accountability standards and what they mean for students, schools, and families:
What This Means for Our District
At Forest Municipal School District, we remain committed to supporting our students, staff, and families as we continue to grow and improve. These updated standards reflect our shared goal of ensuring every student is equipped for success.