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  MSA Results
 
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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