Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

27% (2008)

23% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.
Writing

47% (2008)

51% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

49% (2008)

41% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

28% (2008)

23% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing

51% (2008)

63% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.
Math

48% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

35% (2008)

22% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.
Science

56% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.
Writing

57% (2008)

64% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.
Math

58% (2008)

47% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% 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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