Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading

76% (2009)

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math

78% (2009)

90% (2008)

84% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

90% (2009)

63% (2008)

71% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.
Math

88% (2009)

65% (2008)

75% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

93% (2009)

57% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Writing

59% (2009)

35% (2008)

56% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math

89% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading

91% (2009)

68% (2008)

83% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Math

79% (2009)

61% (2008)

80% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% 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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