MAAP-A Students in Accountability Projections
Equity Analytics intentionally includes MAAP-A students in accountability calculations to align with Mississippi’s state accountability model. Under state rules, MAAP-A students are included in proficiency, growth, and growth of low calculations, and their performance can meaningfully impact school and district accountability outcomes.
Because MAAP-A students do not participate in benchmark assessments during the school year, Equity Analytics applies conservative projection logic to ensure accountability projections are not overstated.
Why MAAP-A Students Appear in the Data Tracker
MAAP-A students take the MAAP-A summative assessment rather than benchmark assessments administered throughout the school year. As a result:
- Benchmark performance data is not available during the school year
- Growth and proficiency projections must rely on assumptions
- Accountability projections must reflect potential risk rather than best-case outcomes
To maintain alignment with state accountability rules, MAAP-A students are displayed in the data tracker and included in accountability calculations.
Projection Assumptions Used by Equity Analytics
In the absence of benchmark data, Equity Analytics applies conservative, worst-case assumptions to prevent accountability projections from being overstated.
MAAP-A Students With a Prior-Year Score
For MAAP-A students who have a prior-year MAAP-A score:
- The system assumes the student will not demonstrate growth on the upcoming assessment
- The system assumes the student will not be proficient, if applicable
MAAP-A Students Without a Prior-Year Score
For MAAP-A students without a prior-year MAAP-A score:
- The system assumes the student will participate in the assessment
- The system assumes the student will not be proficient
These assumptions are intentionally conservative and are used only for projection purposes.
Why Conservative Assumptions Are Used
Although MAAP-A students do not generate benchmark data, they are fully included in state accountability calculations. Using conservative assumptions allows schools and districts to:
- Understand the potential accountability impact early
- Avoid inflated projections during the school year
- Plan instructional supports with full visibility into accountability risk
This approach ensures transparency and alignment with state accountability expectations.
Final Spring Accountability Calculations
Once official MAAP-A Spring assessment results are available:
- Equity Analytics uploads the official scores
- Growth and proficiency calculations are recalculated using actual student performance
- Final Spring accountability projections reflect verified MAAP-A results
At this point, all conservative assumptions are replaced with official assessment data for the Spring Impact data projection.
Support
If you have questions about how MAAP-A students are reflected in accountability projections:
- Contact your district administrator
- Helpdesk Ticket: Helpdesk Ticket
- Website: https://equityanalyticsms.com