Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading
94% (2009)
53% (2008)
53% (2007)
33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math
83% (2009)
29% (2008)
38% (2007)
23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
64% (2009)
57% (2008)
48% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.
Math
57% (2009)
43% (2008)
33% (2007)
56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
92% (2009)
35% (2008)
66% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Writing
69% (2009)
35% (2008)
28% (2007)
20% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math
71% (2009)
40% (2008)
50% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
50% (2009)
76% (2008)
56% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Math
37% (2009)
75% (2008)
56% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
87% (2009)
89% (2008)
78% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.
Math
60% (2009)
41% (2008)
87% (2007)
80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
88% (2009)
79% (2008)
72% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Writing
53% (2009)
63% (2008)
81% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.
Math
53% (2009)
75% (2008)
73% (2007)
18% (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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