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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 44% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 69% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 47% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 52% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 47% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 45% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 50% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 43% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Female48%
Male39%
Black56%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners50%

WritingThis School
All Students69%
Female81%
Male54%
Black76%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners52%
Not English language learners73%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners71%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female51%
Male44%
Black39%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners26%
Not English language learners51%

WritingThis School
All Students52%
Female54%
Male50%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners56%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female59%
Male59%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners40%
Not English language learners62%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Black44%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners49%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female42%
Male48%
Black46%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners47%

WritingThis School
All Students50%
Female58%
Male42%
Black54%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners24%
Not English language learners53%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female48%
Male56%
Black46%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners20%
Not English language learners55%
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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