Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
44% (2009)
26% (2008)
40% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
59% (2009)
33% (2008)
40% (2007)
41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
43% (2009)
51% (2008)
59% (2007)
55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.
Math
64% (2009)
51% (2008)
47% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
52% (2009)
59% (2008)
41% (2007)
41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2009.
Science
9% (2009)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.
Math
46% (2009)
52% (2008)
52% (2007)
49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
45% (2009)
60% (2008)
41% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
55% (2009)
70% (2008)
31% (2007)
5% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
55% (2009)
53% (2008)
23% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Math
28% (2009)
21% (2008)
14% (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
45% (2009)
32% (2008)
49% (2007)
41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Science
7% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2009.
Math
14% (2009)
21% (2008)
14% (2007)
9% (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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