Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

97% (2007)

100% (2006)

99% (2005)

94% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Math

96% (2007)

100% (2006)

100% (2005)

100% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

99% (2007)

100% (2006)

97% (2005)

93% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Math

100% (2007)

99% (2006)

94% (2005)

90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading

99% (2007)

99% (2006)

97% (2005)

96% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math

94% (2007)

90% (2006)

96% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 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