Scale: % proficient or better
Grade 3
Reading
76% (2008)
78% (2007)
77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Math
83% (2008)
74% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
82% (2008)
75% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.
Math
68% (2008)
63% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: NH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
79% (2008)
89% (2007)
83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Writing
53% (2008)
69% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2008.
Math
74% (2008)
76% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% 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
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