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121 Gravel St

Meriden, CT 06450

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LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  CAPT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 72% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

Science
 63% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

Writing
 74% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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

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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 Students72%
Female78%
Male65%
Black59%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female66%
Male60%
Black39%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities69%
Not English language learners66%

WritingThis School
All Students74%
Female82%
Male64%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners75%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black37%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners69%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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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