Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
79% (2007)
48% (2006)
53% (2005)
38% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Math
78% (2007)
39% (2006)
45% (2005)
37% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
58% (2007)
74% (2006)
57% (2005)
47% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Math
69% (2007)
65% (2006)
43% (2005)
27% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
46% (2007)
46% (2006)
49% (2005)
39% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math
46% (2007)
39% (2006)
38% (2005)
35% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
52% (2007)
58% (2006)
59% (2005)
48% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math
62% (2007)
54% (2006)
49% (2005)
20% (2004)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 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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