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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 73% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 88% (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

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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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners78%

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners91%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female98%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners87%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female93%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners83%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female91%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners81%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners83%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners84%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Female86%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners73%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female93%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners86%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female93%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners85%

WritingThis School
All Students86%
Female97%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners86%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities89%
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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