The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) continues to receive public inquiry related to MSDE’s process for reporting assessment data on the Maryland Report Card. These inquiries remain rooted in inaccurate information. To dispel inaccurate and misleading public reports – and to ensure the public has access to full, complete, and accurate information, MSDE is making available correspondence and information that further explains assessment data, assessment data reporting, and proper data suppression to protect personally identifiable student information.
Specifically, please reference the following: