Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading
83% (2009)
88% (2008)
78% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math
80% (2009)
63% (2008)
68% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
83% (2009)
75% (2008)
61% (2007)
73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.
Math
69% (2009)
63% (2008)
76% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
77% (2009)
76% (2008)
70% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Writing
78% (2009)
64% (2008)
50% (2007)
40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math
75% (2009)
62% (2008)
58% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
83% (2009)
76% (2008)
58% (2007)
73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Math
76% (2009)
61% (2008)
50% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
86% (2009)
83% (2008)
76% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Math
66% (2009)
54% (2008)
61% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
83% (2009)
81% (2008)
68% (2007)
82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Writing
47% (2009)
62% (2008)
42% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.
Math
45% (2009)
70% (2008)
53% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
- The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in New Hampshire: An Overview
See New Hampshire's state standards
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