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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 95% (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 Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian American100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners98%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian American96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian American100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners98%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian American100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners96%
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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