Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading
91% (2008)
82% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Math
86% (2008)
89% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
86% (2008)
91% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.
Math
86% (2008)
78% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
84% (2008)
90% (2007)
77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Writing
66% (2008)
71% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.
Math
89% (2008)
88% (2007)
81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
83% (2008)
81% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
82% (2008)
83% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
81% (2008)
72% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.
Math
73% (2008)
74% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
73% (2008)
79% (2007)
73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.
Writing
47% (2008)
45% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 43% in 2008.
Math
67% (2008)
66% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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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