Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

89% (2007)

91% (2006)

85% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math

97% (2007)

92% (2006)

85% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading

89% (2007)

85% (2006)

89% (2005)

88% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.
Math

88% (2007)

86% (2006)

89% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading

83% (2007)

88% (2006)

84% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.
Math

81% (2007)

87% (2006)

80% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for Math was 57% 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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