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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 96% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 95% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
Data not available for this school (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this school (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% 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.

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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 Students87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Not English language learners87%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Not English language learners96%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not English language learners100%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Not English language learners95%

WritingThis School
All Students95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Not English language learners95%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not English language learners100%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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