Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading
59% (2008)
78% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Math
51% (2008)
53% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
67% (2008)
69% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.
Math
67% (2008)
61% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
81% (2008)
67% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Writing
69% (2008)
69% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.
Math
71% (2008)
69% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
59% (2008)
65% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
60% (2008)
48% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
55% (2008)
67% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.
Math
41% (2008)
43% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
57% (2008)
40% (2007)
77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.
Writing
33% (2008)
31% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 43% in 2008.
Math
31% (2008)
30% (2007)
59% (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
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