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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 52% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 32% (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 Students52%
Female55%
Male49%
Black48%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners57%

ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Female44%
Male48%
Black41%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners50%

WritingThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Black75%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners81%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female42%
Male43%
Black29%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners30%
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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