Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 4
Reading
68% (2009)
69% (2008)
65% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.
Math
62% (2009)
37% (2008)
41% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
65% (2009)
62% (2008)
73% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Writing
34% (2009)
67% (2008)
39% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math
44% (2009)
52% (2008)
59% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
77% (2009)
79% (2008)
55% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Math
41% (2009)
49% (2008)
45% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
82% (2009)
69% (2008)
60% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Math
64% (2009)
64% (2008)
54% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
73% (2009)
53% (2008)
52% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Writing
50% (2009)
31% (2008)
28% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.
Math
63% (2009)
47% (2008)
41% (2007)
41% (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
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