County Schools Testing Better, But Still Below State Averages
Prince George's students are doing better at math and maintaining reading levels, according to data released yesterday.
Prince George's County school officials highlighted gains in math scores and maintained reading test results on Maryland School Assessment test scores yesterday. But despite the improvements, Prince George's County students in both elementary and middle school scored well below the statewide average for math proficiency. Of Prince George's County students in grades three, four and five, nearly 80 percent passed the test with proficient or advanced math skills. The statewide average for this grade band is almost 88 percent. But older students fared worse on the math test. Only about 63 percent of county students in grades six, seven and eight passed the test with proficient or advanced math skills. The statewide average for this grade …
