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  CMT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 55% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 64% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
  • The CMT 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

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  CMT 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students without disabilities60%
Not English language learners57%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners78%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students without disabilities63%
Not English language learners60%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black80%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners85%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Black80%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Male76%
Black80%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners84%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female59%
Black67%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities68%
Not English language learners68%

WritingThis School
All Students91%
Female85%
Black91%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female37%
Black43%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students without disabilities50%
Not English language learners50%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
  • The CMT 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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  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 93% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science
 81% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 98% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  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%
Female91%
Male95%
Black90%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners93%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black77%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners81%

WritingThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black97%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners98%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female91%
Male71%
Black77%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners81%
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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