School Leaders' Think Tank

Mississippi’s latest revisions to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) indicator are more than just technical updates — they signal a shift toward rewarding schools for preparing students across a broader spectrum of postsecondary opportunities. For school administrators, understanding how each part of the CCR score is calculated is key to driving school improvement and guiding student success.

What’s New in the CCR Indicator?

The revised CCR indicator now includes three main components:

• Acceleration: Tracks participation and success in AP, IB, AICE, dual credit/enrollment, and industry certifications.
• Achievement: Recognizes diploma types — with higher scores for distinguished or endorsed diplomas.
• Assessment: Rewards strong performance on the ACT, SAT, WorkKeys, and ASVAB.

Why It Matters

CCR performance directly affects your school’s accountability score. But beyond metrics, it provides a framework to support equitable access to high-level learning and career pathways.

How It’s Calculated — A Quick Guide

We’ve created a practical handout that shows how each CCR component is scored, including:

• Sample participation and performance calculations for accelerated coursework.
• Weighted scores based on diploma endorsements.
• Assessment score tiers linked to nationally normed benchmarks.

Total Possible Points: 150
Example Score: 91.28 (based on realistic sample data)

👉 Proposed CCR Model 25-26 School Year

Use This Resource

We’ve packaged the information into:

• A downloadable graphic for your slide decks and eBooks.
• Ready-to-use blurbs for sharing across your district.
• Talking points and a calculation guide to support leadership teams.

Whether you’re planning PD, coaching counselors, or updating your school board — this resource will help.

Want to dive deeper into school accountability trends or CCR improvement strategies?
Stay tuned — more blogs and leader-ready tools are on the way.