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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 64% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 75% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

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

Writing
 75% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 91% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (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 Students64%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners64%

WritingThis School
All Students77%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners70%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female89%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners77%

WritingThis School
All Students77%
Female85%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners78%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female85%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners79%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female67%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female71%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners81%

WritingThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners75%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female71%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners83%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female96%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners86%

WritingThis School
All Students75%
Female96%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners75%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners91%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners93%

WritingThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners88%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female97%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners93%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female97%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners88%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners92%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners94%
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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