Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
60% (2008)
50% (2006)
41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Math
63% (2008)
22% (2006)
22% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
77% (2008)
39% (2006)
44% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Math
76% (2008)
64% (2007)
19% (2006)
6% (2005)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
65% (2008)
38% (2007)
32% (2006)
37% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.
Math
65% (2008)
43% (2007)
8% (2006)
12% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
54% (2008)
55% (2007)
38% (2006)
30% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Math
39% (2008)
25% (2007)
11% (2006)
3% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
62% (2008)
42% (2007)
20% (2006)
87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Math
24% (2008)
13% (2007)
0% (2006)
77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
41% (2008)
23% (2007)
38% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
31% (2008)
9% (2007)
7% (2006)
9% (2005)
The state average for Math was 62% 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
Compare with test results from nearby schools
