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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 70% (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 Students74%
Female83%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners75%

WritingThis School
All Students86%
Female93%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners86%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female74%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners76%
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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