Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
93% (2007)
90% (2006)
87% (2005)
84% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Math
94% (2007)
97% (2006)
88% (2005)
82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
94% (2007)
89% (2006)
95% (2005)
82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Math
97% (2007)
92% (2006)
93% (2005)
87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.
Source: MSDE, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
88% (2007)
90% (2006)
92% (2005)
85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Math
93% (2007)
90% (2006)
83% (2005)
77% (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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