Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

86% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.
Writing

87% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

87% (2008)

94% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

95% (2008)

91% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Writing

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.
Math

92% (2008)

89% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

91% (2008)

97% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Science

89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
Writing

94% (2008)

99% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

91% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (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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