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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

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

Math
 81% (2008)
 83% (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 Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
Black70%
Asian American84%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners85%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black51%
Asian American82%
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners80%

WritingThis School
All Students83%
Female87%
Male78%
Black71%
Asian American81%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
Black49%
Asian American88%
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners82%
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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