Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

91% (2011)

96% (2010)

94% (2009)

89% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Math

87% (2011)

97% (2010)

94% (2009)

85% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading

91% (2011)

92% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
Math

92% (2011)

92% (2010)

92% (2009)

90% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading

93% (2011)

94% (2010)

94% (2009)

85% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2011.
Science

39% (2011)

38% (2010)

37% (2009)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.
Math

85% (2011)

93% (2010)

85% (2009)

80% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% 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
Compare with test results from nearby schools