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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 44% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 64% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 33% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 40% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 63% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 37% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 46% (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 Students44%
Female49%
Male38%
Black42%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students without disabilities51%
Not English language learners44%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female70%
Male55%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners65%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female38%
Male52%
Black44%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students without disabilities49%
Not English language learners46%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students33%
Male41%
Black32%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students without disabilities35%
Not English language learners33%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Male80%
Black82%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Male60%
Black42%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners45%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Male41%
Black41%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students without disabilities44%
Not English language learners41%

ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Male32%
Black31%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students without disabilities28%
Not English language learners31%

WritingThis School
All Students63%
Male64%
Black59%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students without disabilities67%
Not English language learners64%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Male55%
Black47%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners51%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students37%
Female57%
Black41%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students without disabilities41%
Not English language learners37%

WritingThis School
All Students68%
Female83%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners68%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female61%
Black51%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students without disabilities51%
Not English language learners46%
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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