Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
61% (2007)
70% (2006)
65% (2005)
70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Math
54% (2007)
71% (2006)
70% (2005)
83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
79% (2007)
63% (2006)
73% (2005)
55% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Math
73% (2007)
65% (2006)
68% (2005)
61% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
61% (2007)
67% (2006)
69% (2005)
62% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math
65% (2007)
71% (2006)
62% (2005)
56% (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
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