Stephen Decatur Middle School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 64% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 36% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2007.

Grade 8

Reading
 51% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 50% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 32% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 32% (2005)
 20% (2004)
The state average for Math was 57% in 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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Scale: % passing

Algebra
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Algebra was 64% in 2007.

About the tests

• In 2006-2007 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, algebra, biology and government upon completion of each course.
• The HSA 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.
• Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. Students graduating before 2009 must take the HSA, but are not required to earn a particular passing score.
• The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Maryland: An Overview

See Maryland's state standards