Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

61% (2008)

55% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.
Writing

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

71% (2008)

61% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Writing

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.
Math

74% (2008)

83% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

83% (2008)

64% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Science

50% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
Writing

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

88% (2008)

48% (2007)

67% (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
See Connecticut's state standards
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