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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 89% (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 Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black85%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners91%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Black82%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%

WritingThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black89%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners94%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
Black82%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners91%
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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