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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 64% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 66% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 65% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 66% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
  • The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

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  CMT Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female71%
Male59%
Black43%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners66%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female97%
Male72%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners85%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black34%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners73%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female73%
Male59%
Black57%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners67%

WritingThis School
All Students65%
Female79%
Male48%
Black53%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners65%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female73%
Male64%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners69%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female69%
Male63%
Black31%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners66%

ScienceThis School
All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Black23%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities63%
Not English language learners60%

WritingThis School
All Students75%
Female84%
Male67%
Black48%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners75%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
Black36%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners71%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
  • The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview  

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