GreatSchools: The Parents' Guide to K-12 Success
Image of pencil and books on table

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 98% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 98% (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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  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 Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%

ScienceThis School
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners98%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners96%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners98%
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  

Back to top >
How challenging is Darien High School?