Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
97% (2009)
97% (2008)
97% (2007)
96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
95% (2009)
94% (2008)
96% (2007)
95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
99% (2009)
98% (2008)
97% (2007)
93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Math
93% (2009)
96% (2008)
95% (2007)
93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
97% (2009)
95% (2008)
92% (2007)
93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Science
93% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2009.
Math
94% (2009)
90% (2008)
92% (2007)
92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% 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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