GreatSchools district data sources & information

Maryland School Assessment

Science

In 2015-2016 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. 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.

Source: Maryland State Department of Education, 2016

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)

Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Math, English Language Arts

In school year 2015-2016, the PARCC assessments in mathematics and English Arts(ELA)/Literacy were administered to students in Maryland. The PARCC assessments will measure the content and skills contained in the new standards. These new advanced assessments are aligned to new standards, the user experience will be totally different, the scoring is different, and for the first time, Maryland will be able to examine deeper learning, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills needed for career and college readiness.

Source: Maryland State Department of Education, 2016

4-year high school graduation rate

Graduation rates reflect how many students graduate from this school on time.

Source: MSDE, 2015