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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 55% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 67% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 80% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 46% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 73% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (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

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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 Students55%
Female57%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students without disabilities64%
Not English language learners55%

WritingThis School
All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners66%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female60%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities66%
Not English language learners59%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners63%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners79%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners79%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female44%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities59%
Not English language learners44%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners67%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Female82%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners72%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female82%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners74%
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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