Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

33% (2008)

29% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.
Writing

68% (2008)

56% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

50% (2008)

47% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

41% (2008)

30% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Writing

40% (2008)

47% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.
Math

43% (2008)

37% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

32% (2008)

34% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Science

19% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
Writing

54% (2008)

49% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

48% (2008)

47% (2007)

49% (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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