Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 6
Reading
88% (2009)
83% (2008)
74% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Math
80% (2009)
77% (2008)
71% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
82% (2009)
82% (2008)
77% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Math
75% (2009)
60% (2008)
61% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
81% (2009)
79% (2008)
72% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Writing
67% (2009)
57% (2008)
46% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.
Math
67% (2009)
57% (2008)
62% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 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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