Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
39% (2009)
52% (2008)
71% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
45% (2009)
44% (2008)
52% (2007)
19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
38% (2009)
94% (2008)
40% (2007)
54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.
Math
67% (2009)
88% (2008)
60% (2007)
44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
67% (2009)
58% (2008)
39% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2009.
Science
39% (2009)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.
Math
61% (2009)
53% (2008)
29% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
64% (2009)
25% (2008)
39% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
36% (2009)
35% (2008)
42% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% 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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