Amid Improved Scores, Achievement Gaps Among Maryland Students Persist
Statewide English Language Arts proficiency rose to 51.7% and math to 27.1% as Maryland readies a transition to new tests.
- On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Education released 2025-2026 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program results, showing statewide English language arts proficiency at 51.7% and math proficiency at 27.1%.
- Statewide English proficiency rose from 50.8% last year, while math proficiency grew from 26.5%, reflecting steady progress since the 2022 baseline of 45.3% for English and 21% for math.
- Maryland State Schools Superintendent Carey Wright stated, "Gains are incremental and the state's gains are not exaggerated," emphasizing that improvements confirm progress is heading in the right direction for all students.
- Chief Academic Officer Tenette Smith told the state board Tuesday that the Maryland Department of Education is providing local districts with support systems, including "high quality instructional materials" and professional learning.
- Beginning in spring 2027, Maryland will transition to the Maryland System of Testing Academic Readiness , a new assessment featuring shortened test lengths and improved accessibility features for grades 3-8.
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Elementary school students take a standardized test in this file photo. Test results released Tuesday showed Maryland public school students making steady progress in math and language arts proficiency, but wide gaps still remain between different demographic groups. (Photo by Will and Deni McIntyre/Getty Stock Photo)Test results released Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education show public school students making steady progress in …
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