Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
81% (2008)
95% (2006)
89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Math
86% (2008)
90% (2006)
83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
100% (2008)
90% (2006)
90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Math
95% (2008)
90% (2007)
95% (2006)
90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
91% (2008)
75% (2007)
90% (2006)
91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.
Math
90% (2008)
75% (2007)
75% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
78% (2008)
71% (2007)
75% (2006)
71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Math
67% (2008)
62% (2007)
80% (2006)
29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
90% (2008)
67% (2007)
55% (2006)
90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Math
80% (2008)
14% (2007)
45% (2006)
75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
62% (2008)
50% (2007)
80% (2006)
71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
52% (2008)
39% (2007)
55% (2006)
79% (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
