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  CMT Results
 
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

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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 Students33%
Female32%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students without disabilities36%
Not English language learners41%

WritingThis School
All Students68%
Female75%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners78%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female47%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities52%
Not English language learners59%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students41%
Female36%
Male44%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners50%

WritingThis School
All Students40%
Female46%
Male34%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners48%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female48%
Male39%
Black48%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners53%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students32%
Female32%
Male32%
Black32%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners38%

ScienceThis School
All Students19%
Female14%
Male23%
Black16%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners21%

WritingThis School
All Students54%
Female62%
Male46%
Black40%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners41%
Not English language learners58%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female49%
Male48%
Black38%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners54%
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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