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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 87% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 88% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students87%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners87%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners88%

WritingThis School
All Students87%
Female93%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners88%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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