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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 86% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 73% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 73% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing
 69% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 72% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 97% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 100% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 74% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% 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 Students81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners81%

WritingThis School
All Students86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners86%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners76%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners72%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners72%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners88%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners77%

WritingThis School
All Students69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners69%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners77%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners83%

WritingThis School
All Students72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners72%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners86%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners97%

WritingThis School
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners100%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners90%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners74%

WritingThis School
All Students74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners74%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners88%
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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