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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 70% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 69% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 67% (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 Students70%
Female83%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners72%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female88%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners83%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female83%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners78%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female63%
Male80%
Black59%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners71%

WritingThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male70%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male80%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners77%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Female86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners71%

WritingThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners82%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners78%

WritingThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners85%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female80%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners76%
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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