Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Reading
66% (2008)
57% (2007)
64% (2006)
73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.
Math
65% (2008)
52% (2007)
77% (2006)
97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
86% (2008)
80% (2007)
92% (2006)
78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Math
92% (2008)
94% (2007)
89% (2006)
90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
92% (2008)
84% (2007)
87% (2006)
73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Math
89% (2008)
89% (2007)
100% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
85% (2008)
83% (2007)
75% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
96% (2008)
98% (2007)
100% (2006)
Data not available for this school (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
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