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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 73% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 73% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 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 Students73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners75%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners79%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners71%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners75%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female73%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners84%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female92%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners71%

WritingThis School
All Students71%
Female96%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners71%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female92%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners79%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners80%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female91%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners81%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners90%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female97%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners81%

WritingThis School
All Students78%
Female91%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners78%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female94%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners84%

WritingThis School
All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners88%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners88%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 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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