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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 19% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 21% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 31% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 15% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 26% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 Students19%
Female23%
Male16%
Black22%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners20%

ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Female18%
Male23%
Black24%
Asian American35%
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners23%

WritingThis School
All Students31%
Female38%
Male24%
Black38%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners35%

MathThis School
All Students15%
Female13%
Male18%
Black17%
Asian American33%
Hispanic10%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities18%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners16%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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