Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 6
Reading
73% (2009)
64% (2008)
61% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Math
68% (2009)
63% (2008)
52% (2007)
40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
83% (2009)
58% (2008)
51% (2007)
55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Math
62% (2009)
52% (2008)
40% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
71% (2009)
48% (2008)
42% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Writing
66% (2009)
29% (2008)
21% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.
Math
56% (2009)
36% (2008)
36% (2007)
33% (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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