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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 64% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 80% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 71% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
  • The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

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  CMT Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female65%
Male63%
Black48%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners26%
Not English language learners67%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners75%
Not English language learners80%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black62%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners76%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners79%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners58%
Not English language learners82%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female75%
Male76%
Black58%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners81%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female73%
Male63%
Black39%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners22%
Not English language learners73%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female66%
Male60%
Black31%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners68%

WritingThis School
All Students71%
Female78%
Male64%
Black49%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black41%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners74%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
  • The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview  

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