Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

34% (2008)

39% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.
Writing

67% (2008)

64% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.
Math

47% (2008)

70% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

45% (2008)

38% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing

85% (2008)

85% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.
Math

72% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

33% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.
Science

44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.
Writing

74% (2008)

68% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.
Math

57% (2008)

52% (2007)

44% (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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