Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

58% (2008)

50% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.
Writing

89% (2008)

79% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

76% (2008)

68% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

59% (2008)

68% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing

72% (2008)

86% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.
Math

67% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

77% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.
Science

89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.
Writing

93% (2008)

74% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.
Math

89% (2008)

82% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
- The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined
for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
Testing in Connecticut: An Overview
See Connecticut's state standards
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