Serving 273 students in grades 6-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)63%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)51%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
56%
17%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Capital College Preparatory Academy?
273 students attend Capital College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Capital College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital College Preparatory Academy?
Capital College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capital College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Capital College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Capital College Preparatory Academy part of?
Capital College Preparatory Academy is part of Springfield School District 186.
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