Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
52% (2008)
71% (2007)
35% (2006)
33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Math
44% (2008)
52% (2007)
19% (2006)
24% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
94% (2008)
40% (2007)
54% (2006)
42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Math
88% (2008)
60% (2007)
44% (2006)
27% (2005)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
58% (2008)
39% (2007)
35% (2006)
33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.
Math
53% (2008)
29% (2007)
27% (2006)
20% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
25% (2008)
39% (2007)
47% (2006)
37% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Math
35% (2008)
42% (2007)
36% (2006)
18% (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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