Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
65% (2008)
60% (2007)
53% (2006)
37% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Math
54% (2008)
79% (2007)
57% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
68% (2008)
47% (2007)
66% (2006)
67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Math
76% (2008)
62% (2007)
68% (2006)
67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
68% (2008)
58% (2007)
56% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.
Math
54% (2008)
66% (2007)
56% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
88% (2008)
69% (2007)
51% (2006)
34% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Math
84% (2008)
88% (2007)
49% (2006)
38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
- The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined
for each grade by the state of Maryland.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Testing in Maryland: An Overview
See Maryland's state standards
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