Helping Mississippi students succeed with high-impact tutoring.

In Mississippi, fewer than one-third of students are proficient in reading and math. Together, we can help give kids more — more opportunities, more success and more confidence.

Whether helping K-3 students with reading or working with middle school students to build foundational math skills, we train everyday people to make an incredible impact as tutors. Placed at local schools, our tutors use proven strategies, providing extra practice and support to help students become stronger learners.

Since launching in 2021, our tutors in Mississippi have already helped 4,813 local students get on track to succeed! You can be part of creating more success stories in Mississippi. Learn more about our opportunities to get involved.

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Mississippi math tutor delivering a Math Corps tutoring session to an elementary student.

Tutoring Works for Mississippi

Our evidence-based tutoring programs are helping students across Mississippi make real progress. Through high-impact tutoring and supplemental instruction, we’ve mobilized dedicated tutors, supported thousands of students, and delivered results. Studies show that students in Reading Corps gain the equivalent of an extra half year to nearly a full year of learning, and students in Math Corps were 2-3 months ahead of their expected trajectory.

Serving thousands of students in reading and math tutoring.

4K+
Tutors in Mississippi have supported 4,813 students through tutoring

Building reading skills through tutoring.

77%
77% of students exceeded reading target growth rates in 2025-26

Students make strong gains in reading and math through high impact tutoring.

71%
71% of students improved in math by at least 20% in 2025-26

Students need your support in reading and math.

The Need in Mississippi

We know that up until third grade, students are learning to read and building essential math skills. After that, they’re reading to learn and using math to solve increasingly complex problems. That’s why a strong foundation in both subjects is so important.

But in Mississippi, too many students are falling behind. According to the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, only 32% of fourth graders are proficient in reading, and just 22% of eighth graders are proficient in math.

Reading Corps and Math Corps are helping change that! Tutors provide extra academic support and encouragement to help students strengthen their reading and math skills, building confidence and setting them up for success in school and beyond.

Learn more about NAEP’s achievement levels and how standards are set.

What the Community is Saying

“My students are brave, courageous, and fearless. They are willing and excited to learn and grow. My students are tutoring me in life as a I tutor them in Reading.”

Paulette, Reading Tutor | Jackson, MS

What the Community is Saying

“Seeing my students begin to understand they can do math is a joy and one of the best parts of being a tutor.”

Teel, Math Tutor | Jackson, MS

What the Community is Saying

“Children have a special kind of twinkle in their eye when they understand and something starts to make sense to them. It’s the best part of tutoring.”

Ruby, Reading Tutor | Jackson, MS

What the Community is Saying

“Tutoring is a great way for me to serve my community and familiarize myself with the education field.”

Caral, Math Tutor | Hattiesburg, MS

Get Involved in Mississippi

Want to make a difference for students in Mississippi? Whether you’re ready to serve, interested in funding local efforts, or looking to partner with us at your school, there’s a way for you get involved! Together, we can help more students succeed through high-impact tutoring.

Tutoring opportunities to make a difference.

Potential Tutors

Become a tutor and make a lasting impact in your community.

Become a Tutor

Partner with Reading Corps and Math Corps to bring high impact tutoring to your school.

School and Community Partners

Partner with us to bring proven tutoring programs to your school.

Become a Partner

Funders

Your support helps us scale high-impact tutoring programs and reach more Mississippi students.

Support Our Work

Thank You to Our Mississippi Program Partners

Reading Corps and Math Corps in Mississippi are made possible through the generous financial support of the following organizations. Together, through proven tutoring, we’re empowering young learners to achieve their full potential and succeed academically!

Our Mississippi School Partners

School District	School Name	City
Delta Health Alliance	Drew Head Start	Drew
Delta Health Alliance	Greenwood Headstart/Early Head Start	Greenwood
Delta Health Alliance	Indianola Head Start	Indianola
Delta Health Alliance	Vicksburg Head Start/Early Head Start at Kings	Vicksburg
Hattiesburg Public Schools	Grace Christian Elementary	Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Public Schools	Hawkins Elementary	Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Public Schools	Lillie Burney STEAM Academy	Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Public Schools	N. R. Burger Middle School	Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Public Schools	Rowan Elementary	Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Public Schools	Thames Elementary	Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Public Schools	Woodley Elementary	Hattiesburg
Singing River Education Association	Benndale Center	Lucedale
Singing River Education Association	Magnolia Center	Lucedale

ABOUT US

Quiton Garrett, Executive Director of Mississippi Programs

Reading Corps and Math Corps are evidence-based AmeriCorps tutoring programs that help students build strong reading and math skills to set them up for success in school and beyond. In Mississippi, Executive Director Quiton Garrett is leading the effort to bring high-impact tutoring to thousands of students from kindergarten to eighth grade.

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