Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
60% (2011)
53% (2010)
67% (2009)
84% (2008)
59% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Math
43% (2011)
57% (2010)
51% (2009)
66% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading
63% (2011)
59% (2010)
68% (2009)
83% (2008)
63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
Math
64% (2011)
66% (2010)
74% (2009)
83% (2008)
73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading
52% (2011)
65% (2010)
86% (2009)
85% (2008)
58% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2011.
Science
20% (2011)
21% (2010)
32% (2009)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.
Math
29% (2011)
43% (2010)
71% (2009)
72% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
49% (2011)
61% (2010)
75% (2009)
65% (2008)
70% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Math
30% (2011)
48% (2010)
50% (2009)
50% (2008)
70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 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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