Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 5
Reading
85% (2011)
89% (2010)
83% (2009)
80% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.
Writing
71% (2009)
50% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math
86% (2011)
89% (2010)
82% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
93% (2011)
91% (2010)
79% (2009)
84% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.
Math
87% (2011)
87% (2010)
78% (2009)
79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
85% (2011)
86% (2010)
81% (2009)
87% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.
Math
81% (2011)
82% (2010)
74% (2009)
78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
85% (2011)
87% (2010)
75% (2009)
74% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.
Writing
51% (2009)
54% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.
Math
77% (2011)
77% (2010)
79% (2009)
76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 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
