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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

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

Math
 83% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (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

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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female81%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners76%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners81%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners83%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners79%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners73%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners88%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners79%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners80%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female90%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners90%
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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