Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 5
Reading
81% (2008)
86% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Writing
65% (2008)
65% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.
Math
78% (2008)
83% (2007)
81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
92% (2008)
88% (2007)
88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
86% (2008)
87% (2007)
90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
93% (2008)
80% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.
Math
84% (2008)
86% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
88% (2008)
81% (2007)
86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.
Writing
65% (2008)
50% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 43% in 2008.
Math
88% (2008)
75% (2007)
81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
- The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in New Hampshire: An Overview
See New Hampshire's state standards
Compare with test results from nearby schools
