Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
95% (2007)
81% (2006)
89% (2005)
68% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Math
89% (2007)
85% (2006)
84% (2005)
68% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
98% (2007)
90% (2006)
91% (2005)
80% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Math
95% (2007)
87% (2006)
87% (2005)
66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
90% (2007)
86% (2006)
87% (2005)
66% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math
95% (2007)
89% (2006)
75% (2005)
53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% 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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