Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading
46% (2009)
29% (2008)
41% (2007)
22% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math
38% (2009)
25% (2008)
38% (2007)
18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
51% (2009)
37% (2008)
28% (2007)
23% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.
Math
55% (2009)
39% (2008)
21% (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
37% (2009)
34% (2008)
32% (2007)
25% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Writing
31% (2009)
34% (2008)
18% (2007)
18% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math
45% (2009)
28% (2008)
21% (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% 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
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