Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
55% (2008)
62% (2007)
56% (2006)
53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Math
51% (2008)
58% (2007)
68% (2006)
53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
72% (2008)
61% (2007)
58% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Math
70% (2008)
72% (2007)
69% (2006)
46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
60% (2008)
54% (2007)
57% (2006)
45% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.
Math
69% (2008)
57% (2007)
46% (2006)
39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
70% (2008)
52% (2007)
41% (2006)
43% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Math
75% (2008)
60% (2007)
45% (2006)
32% (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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