Calvert County results
The percentage of Calvert County elementary school students scoring proficient and advanced on the reading and mathematics MSAs continues to rise. In 2012, the percent of elementary students scoring at least proficient on the statewide reading exam increased from 93.3 in 2011 to 94.6 in 2012. On the elementary school mathematics assessment, 93.5 percent scored proficient or above in 2012 compared to 93.2 percent in 2011.
At the middle school level, assessment results were mixed. Middle school reading scores decreased slightly from 92.9 percent proficient or above in 2011 to 89.1 percent in 2012. Middle school mathematics proficiency scores rose from 85.5 percent in 2011 to 88.8 percent in 2012.
Calvert County MSA results remain above the state average. In 2012, the Maryland MSA proficiency rates were as follows: elementary reading 88.2 percent, elementary mathematics 87.7 percent, middle school reading 82.1 percent, and middle school mathematics 76.2 percent.
Jack Smith, superintendent, said, “While it is important to keep in mind that test scores are only one measure of student success, I am pleased that our students perform so well on the reading and math MSAs. Our school scores are all extremely high – near or above 90%. As the Maryland State Department of Education noted last year, once a school reaches the 90 percent proficiency level, additional progress is difficult.” Dr. Smith continued by saying that ” Even though progress might be slow and, at times, inconsistent, we are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and be successful.”
Information on specific school performance can be found at the Calvert County Public Schools website.
