Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 6
Reading

68% (2008)

63% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

74% (2008)

74% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.
Math

69% (2008)

72% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

69% (2008)

64% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.
Writing

49% (2008)

42% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 43% in 2008.
Math

66% (2008)

66% (2007)

66% (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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