Trumbull CAPT Results Improve

Trumbull's 10th graders improved in this year's Connecticut Academic Performance Test.

The test examines students in four categories: math, reading, writing and science. 

Reading proficiency fell slightly in 2012 but rose again in 2013 while science scores stayed about the same. Proficiency rates also rose in math and writing.

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"The statewide results of the 2013 CAPT were generally positive.  Performance increased slightly in mathematics, science and reading, but decreased slightly in writing. Compared to the baseline year of 2007, student performance increased in all content areas.  Student performance data on the CMT show decreases in all grades and content areas as compared to last year.  In most cases however, CMT data demonstrates a marked improvement over the baseline year of 2006," according to a summary. 

“Over the past two years, thanks to Governor Malloy and the General Assembly, we have taken significant steps to enhance public education in our state.  And there are initial signs that our signature reforms are working. We are encouraged by the bright spots, especially gains on the CAPT test and in the Commissioner’s Network this year, though it remains clear that major work lies ahead to ensure that each student is prepared for success in college and career,” said State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor.  

“It is increasingly apparent that our legacy tests are out of sync with the new Common Core State Standards.  That’s one of the reasons why we’re enabling districts to accelerate their testing transition, permitting districts to opt in to Common Core-aligned assessments this year.  We must continue to pursue critical reforms – implementing the Common Core, evaluating and supporting teachers and administrators, and turning around our lowest performing schools – with sustained focus in order to elevate overall performance and close the achievement gap.”