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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 35% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 32% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 52% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 30% (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 Students35%
Female40%
Male30%
Black42%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners44%

ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Female28%
Male36%
Black40%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners39%

WritingThis School
All Students52%
Female57%
Male45%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners20%
Not English language learners61%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female33%
Male40%
Black46%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners44%
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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