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
See Connecticut's state standards
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