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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 24% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 68% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 25% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 67% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 42% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 63% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 58% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 58% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 36% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 48% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 29% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 44% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% 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

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  CMT Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students24%
Female30%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners33%

WritingThis School
All Students68%
Female75%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners61%
Not English language learners72%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female64%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners55%
Not English language learners66%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students25%
Female22%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students without disabilities26%
Not English language learners29%

WritingThis School
All Students67%
Female81%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students without disabilities69%
Not English language learners75%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners75%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students42%
Female47%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students without disabilities46%
Not English language learners50%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female58%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students without disabilities52%
Not English language learners55%

WritingThis School
All Students63%
Female69%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students without disabilities69%
Not English language learners67%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female64%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities67%
Not English language learners69%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female56%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students without disabilities64%
Not English language learners69%

WritingThis School
All Students58%
Female59%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students without disabilities64%
Not English language learners65%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female69%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners71%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female42%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students without disabilities39%
Not English language learners33%

WritingThis School
All Students48%
Female54%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students without disabilities50%
Not English language learners50%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female54%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students without disabilities57%
Not English language learners58%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students29%
Female21%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students without disabilities30%
Not English language learners41%

ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Female28%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students without disabilities32%
Not English language learners38%

WritingThis School
All Students44%
Female55%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students without disabilities48%
Not English language learners44%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students without disabilities64%
Not English language learners59%
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.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview  

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