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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 49% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 38% (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 Students49%
Female55%
Male44%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners59%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Female40%
Male44%
Black39%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners51%

WritingThis School
All Students62%
Female73%
Male50%
Black59%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners71%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female43%
Male37%
Black29%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners48%
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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