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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 50% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 63% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 47% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 36% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 56% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 48% (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 Students50%
Female53%
Male47%
Black47%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners14%
Not English language learners61%

WritingThis School
All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Black69%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners19%
Not English language learners76%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female63%
Male59%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners70%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Female47%
Male42%
Black49%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners52%

WritingThis School
All Students47%
Female55%
Male41%
Black47%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners56%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female59%
Male47%
Black49%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners60%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female41%
Male32%
Black42%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners45%

ScienceThis School
All Students31%
Female27%
Male35%
Black34%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners36%

WritingThis School
All Students56%
Female62%
Male51%
Black65%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners24%
Not English language learners66%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female48%
Male46%
Black48%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners20%
Not English language learners56%
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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