Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading
60% (2009)
76% (2008)
77% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math
56% (2009)
61% (2008)
61% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
75% (2009)
56% (2008)
64% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.
Math
70% (2009)
49% (2008)
60% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
76% (2009)
62% (2008)
74% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Writing
60% (2009)
45% (2008)
60% (2007)
54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math
73% (2009)
63% (2008)
58% (2007)
54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
60% (2009)
64% (2008)
71% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Math
60% (2009)
63% (2008)
68% (2007)
62% (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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