Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading
85% (2009)
69% (2008)
61% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math
74% (2009)
67% (2008)
75% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
58% (2009)
71% (2008)
77% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.
Math
63% (2009)
71% (2008)
65% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
62% (2009)
67% (2008)
80% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Writing
56% (2009)
48% (2008)
63% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math
64% (2009)
67% (2008)
76% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% 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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