Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Tel:
(860)695-9800
- Capital Preparatory Magnet School serves 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Capital Preparatory Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Capital Preparatory Magnet School's student population of 556 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 556 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Capital Preparatory Magnet School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Capital Preparatory Magnet School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #830 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 24% |
| Black | 58% | 13% |
| White | 14% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hartford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Capital Preparatory Magnet School is Capital Community College Magnet Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sports And Medical Sciences Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sports And Medical Sciences Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hartford Capital Community College Magnet Academy Grades: 11-12 | 57 students
0.0 miles
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860)965-8000 0.0 11-12 57 - Hartford High School Inc. Grades: 9-12 | 236 students
0.3 miles
875 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860)695-7101 0.3 9-12 236 - Hartford Sports And Medical Sciences Academy Grades: 6-12 | 709 students
0.3 miles
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)695-6900 0.3 6-12 709 - Hartford Betances Early Reading Lab Magnet School Grades: PK-3 | 300 students
0.6 miles
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)695-2840 0.6 PK-3 300 - Hartford Sand School Grades: K-8 | 362 students
0.7 miles
1750 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860)695-5040 0.7 K-8 362
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