Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
71% (2011)
63% (2010)
75% (2009)
57% (2008)
60% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Math
57% (2011)
74% (2010)
67% (2009)
63% (2008)
54% (2007)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading
79% (2011)
67% (2010)
74% (2009)
82% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
Math
83% (2011)
85% (2010)
80% (2009)
85% (2008)
64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.
Source: MSDE, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading
82% (2011)
75% (2010)
84% (2009)
80% (2008)
63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2011.
Science
31% (2011)
36% (2010)
42% (2009)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.
Math
53% (2011)
74% (2010)
77% (2009)
61% (2008)
79% (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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