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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 85% (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 Students80%
Female90%
Male75%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners80%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female79%
Male90%
Black82%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners89%

WritingThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black85%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners92%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female63%
Male84%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners78%
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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