Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
86% (2008)
85% (2007)
78% (2006)
81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Math
87% (2008)
75% (2007)
85% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
89% (2008)
86% (2007)
81% (2006)
85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Math
88% (2008)
89% (2007)
82% (2006)
83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
87% (2008)
85% (2007)
75% (2006)
69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2008.
Math
73% (2008)
85% (2007)
82% (2006)
76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: MSDE, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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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