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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 96% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 95% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 100% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% 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

See Connecticut's state standards

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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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners98%

WritingThis School
All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners100%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis School
All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners95%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners98%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners89%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners95%

WritingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners100%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners98%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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