Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
51% (2009)
60% (2008)
60% (2007)
34% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
70% (2009)
62% (2008)
73% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
77% (2009)
56% (2008)
47% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.
Math
79% (2009)
75% (2008)
70% (2007)
19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
82% (2009)
56% (2008)
50% (2007)
44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2009.
Science
8% (2009)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.
Math
80% (2009)
47% (2008)
37% (2007)
15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
83% (2009)
64% (2008)
58% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
86% (2009)
33% (2008)
18% (2007)
10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
88% (2009)
54% (2008)
43% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Math
46% (2009)
24% (2008)
7% (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
58% (2009)
53% (2008)
50% (2007)
33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Science
30% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2009.
Math
50% (2009)
29% (2008)
18% (2007)
10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 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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