Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
56% (2009)
62% (2008)
62% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
85% (2009)
76% (2008)
70% (2007)
55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
73% (2009)
80% (2008)
67% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.
Math
84% (2009)
80% (2008)
77% (2007)
62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
84% (2009)
51% (2008)
59% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2009.
Science
32% (2009)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.
Math
90% (2009)
51% (2008)
68% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
59% (2009)
63% (2008)
32% (2007)
33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
41% (2009)
55% (2008)
48% (2007)
10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
81% (2009)
42% (2008)
38% (2007)
49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Math
32% (2009)
17% (2008)
10% (2007)
8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
48% (2009)
35% (2008)
54% (2007)
40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Science
35% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2009.
Math
5% (2009)
23% (2008)
17% (2007)
3% (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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