Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

85% (2008)

67% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Writing

76% (2008)

71% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.
Math

89% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

71% (2008)

84% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Science

84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
Writing

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

86% (2008)

90% (2007)

81% (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
See Connecticut's state standards
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