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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 90% (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 Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners93%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners95%

WritingThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners95%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners87%
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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