Capital Preparatory Magnet School

1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103

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Tel: (860) 695-9800

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Capital Preparatory Magnet School serves 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Capital Preparatory Magnet School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 660 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Capital Preparatory Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Capital Preparatory Magnet School's student population of 660 students has grown by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

660 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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School Rankings

Capital Preparatory Magnet School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Capital Preparatory Magnet School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#890 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

25%

28%

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Black

65%

13%

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White

50%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.66

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hartford School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital Preparatory Magnet School's ranking?

Capital Preparatory Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Capital Preparatory Magnet School?

The graduation rate of Capital Preparatory Magnet School is 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 90%.

How many students attend Capital Preparatory Magnet School?

660 students attend Capital Preparatory Magnet School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Capital Preparatory Magnet School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Preparatory Magnet School?

Capital Preparatory Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Capital Preparatory Magnet School offer ?

Capital Preparatory Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Capital Preparatory Magnet School part of?

Capital Preparatory Magnet School is part of Hartford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 660 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education