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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 74% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 77% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 40% (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 Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
Black80%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners77%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female52%
Male59%
Black57%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students without disabilities61%
Not English language learners59%

WritingThis School
All Students77%
Female85%
Male71%
Black86%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female36%
Male50%
Black43%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students without disabilities48%
Not English language learners42%
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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