Capital College Preparatory Academy serves 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
56%
17%
White
34%
45%
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: 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 13:1.
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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