Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
60% (2007)
87% (2006)
78% (2005)
54% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Math
51% (2007)
85% (2006)
76% (2005)
52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
82% (2007)
69% (2006)
70% (2005)
59% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Math
85% (2007)
71% (2006)
67% (2005)
64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
54% (2007)
66% (2006)
66% (2005)
27% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math
50% (2007)
59% (2006)
45% (2005)
32% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
77% (2007)
61% (2006)
51% (2005)
45% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math
63% (2007)
67% (2006)
55% (2005)
26% (2004)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 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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