Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
82% (2009)
79% (2008)
77% (2007)
78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
67% (2009)
62% (2008)
77% (2007)
80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
78% (2009)
79% (2008)
72% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Math
74% (2009)
73% (2008)
74% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: MSDE, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
75% (2009)
72% (2008)
67% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Science
50% (2009)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2009.
Math
76% (2009)
66% (2008)
53% (2007)
48% (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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