Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
51% (2011)
47% (2010)
68% (2009)
49% (2008)
57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Math
75% (2011)
69% (2010)
64% (2009)
68% (2008)
59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading
64% (2011)
57% (2010)
73% (2009)
77% (2008)
55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
Math
72% (2011)
68% (2010)
75% (2009)
66% (2008)
57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading
63% (2011)
79% (2010)
55% (2009)
79% (2008)
50% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2011.
Science
13% (2011)
18% (2010)
13% (2009)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.
Math
41% (2011)
53% (2010)
49% (2009)
84% (2008)
69% (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
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