Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
76% (2009)
66% (2008)
67% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
71% (2009)
71% (2008)
62% (2007)
56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
76% (2009)
75% (2008)
72% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.
Math
89% (2009)
78% (2008)
52% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
83% (2009)
73% (2008)
66% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2009.
Science
61% (2009)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.
Math
70% (2009)
53% (2008)
63% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% 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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