Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
85% (2008)
71% (2007)
71% (2006)
75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Math
73% (2008)
62% (2007)
68% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
80% (2008)
70% (2007)
71% (2006)
72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Math
69% (2008)
68% (2007)
58% (2006)
58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
79% (2008)
65% (2007)
69% (2006)
71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
69% (2008)
56% (2007)
53% (2006)
46% (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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