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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 21% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 46% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 50% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 62% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 38% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 43% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 40% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 54% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 43% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 63% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 37% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 17% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 65% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 38% (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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students21%
Female29%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students without disabilities26%
Not English language learners28%

WritingThis School
All Students46%
Female54%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students without disabilities56%
Not English language learners55%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female29%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students without disabilities35%
Not English language learners35%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities58%
Not English language learners61%

WritingThis School
All Students62%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners76%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students without disabilities64%
Not English language learners70%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students38%
Female48%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students without disabilities46%
Not English language learners41%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female29%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students without disabilities46%
Not English language learners48%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female76%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners67%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female43%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students without disabilities54%
Not English language learners56%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students without disabilities49%
Not English language learners48%

WritingThis School
All Students54%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students without disabilities64%
Not English language learners68%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students without disabilities59%
Not English language learners58%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students43%
Female31%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students without disabilities45%
Not English language learners47%

WritingThis School
All Students63%
Female69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners64%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female47%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students without disabilities55%
Not English language learners56%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students37%
Female27%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students without disabilities39%
Not English language learners43%

ScienceThis School
All Students17%
Female12%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic11%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students without disabilities20%
Not English language learners18%

WritingThis School
All Students65%
Female69%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners70%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female31%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students without disabilities41%
Not English language learners50%
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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