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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 79% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 70% (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 Students81%
Female89%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners80%

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners92%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female88%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners80%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female71%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners80%
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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