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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 51% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 66% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 38% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 44% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 73% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% 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 Students51%
Female59%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners28%
Not English language learners61%

WritingThis School
All Students66%
Female74%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners48%
Not English language learners74%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners56%
Not English language learners85%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students38%
Female39%
Male37%
Black35%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners51%

WritingThis School
All Students62%
Female72%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners70%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female64%
Male65%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners52%
Not English language learners69%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Female50%
Male39%
Black35%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners63%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners31%
Not English language learners80%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Female85%
Male64%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners59%
Not English language learners80%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners82%
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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