Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
85% (2009)
72% (2008)
69% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
83% (2009)
69% (2008)
63% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
87% (2009)
85% (2008)
79% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.
Math
86% (2009)
85% (2008)
82% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
85% (2009)
75% (2008)
77% (2007)
73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2009.
Science
65% (2009)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.
Math
73% (2009)
73% (2008)
73% (2007)
77% (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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