Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 5
Reading
58% (2008)
47% (2007)
56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Writing
47% (2008)
26% (2007)
44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.
Math
41% (2008)
33% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
65% (2008)
48% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
50% (2008)
45% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
60% (2008)
42% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.
Math
41% (2008)
42% (2007)
34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
51% (2008)
36% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.
Writing
23% (2008)
13% (2007)
28% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 43% in 2008.
Math
33% (2008)
24% (2007)
51% (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
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