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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 29% (2008)
 19% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 43% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 20% (2008)
 15% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
  • The CAPT 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.

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  CAPT 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 10
ReadingThis School
All Students29%
Female35%
Male22%
Black27%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners32%

ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Female23%
Male19%
Black22%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners23%

WritingThis School
All Students43%
Female53%
Male33%
Black45%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners28%
Not English language learners47%

MathThis School
All Students20%
Female21%
Male19%
Black18%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities23%
English language learners7%
Not English language learners24%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
  • The CAPT 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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