Capitol Region Education Coun School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 16 public schools in Capitol Region Education Coun School District, serving 8,230 students. Capitol Region Education Coun School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
Public schools in Capitol Region Education Coun School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
The top ranked public schools in Capitol Region Education Coun School District are Discovery Academy, Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School and Ana Grace Academy Of The Arts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Capitol Region Education Coun School District |
| School District Phone Number | (860) 524-4063 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| # of Schools | 16 Schools | 1,031 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,230 Students | 519,710 Students |
| # of Teachers | 660 Teachers | 42,535 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
Capitol Region Education Coun School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 198 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #158 out of 201 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 57% |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 15 Students | 1,370 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 497 Students | 27,001 Students |
| % Asian Students | 6% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,933 Students | 127,615 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 36% | 25% |
| # of Black Students | 2,375 Students | 65,686 Students |
| % Black Students | 29% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 1,985 Students | 280,407 Students |
| % White Students | 24% | 54% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 12 Students | 640 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 413 Students | 16,991 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 845 | 14,219 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 570 | 35,941 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 587 | 36,485 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 587 | 36,471 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 576 | 37,688 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 577 | 38,546 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 456 | 39,829 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 628 | 39,247 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 640 | 39,751 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 667 | 39,847 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 503 | 42,608 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 540 | 40,348 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 535 | 39,804 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 519 | 38,926 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $33,200 is higher than the state median of $22,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,294 is less than the state median of $20,069. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CT) |
| Total Revenue | $273 MM | $33 MM |
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| Spending | $93 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $33,200 | $22,339 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,294 | $20,069 |
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Capitol Region Education Coun School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Discovery Academy Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%176 Cumberland Avenue10
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Grades: PK-5 | 518 students
- Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%525 Brook Street10
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652
Grades: PK-4 | 434 students
- Ana Grace Academy Of The Arts Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%20 Security Drive10
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 726-9367
Grades: PK-5 | 483 students
- Museum Academy Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%11 Turkey Hill Road10
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 231-7800
Grades: PK-5 | 515 students
- Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%95 Oak Street10
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455
Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
- University Of Hartford Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%196 Bloomfield Ave.10
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
- Reggio Magnet School Of The Arts Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%59 Waterville Road10
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 674-8549
Grades: PK-5 | 508 students
- Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 52%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1101 Kennedy Road10
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 757-6347
Grades: 6-12 | 773 students
- Montessori Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1460 Broad St.10
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6117
Grades: PK-6 | 350 students
- Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Ti Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50%15 Vernon St.10
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6321
Grades: 9-12 | 446 students
- Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts Magnet Middle School Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%140 Huyshope Avenue10
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 724-0685
Grades: 6-8 | 339 students
- Two Rivers Magnet Middle School Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 47%Rank:3/Bottom 50%337 East River Dr.10
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-5320
Grades: 6-8 | 663 students
- Metropolitan Learning Center For Global And International S Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 51%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1551 Blue Hills Ave.10
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-7834
Grades: 6-12 | 653 students
- International Magnet School For Global Citizenship Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%625 Chapel Road10
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 291-6001
Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
- Academy Of Science And Innovation Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50%600 Slater Road10
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 298-0602
Grades: 6-12 | 776 students
- Psa Civic Leadership High School Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1617 King Street10
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-0274
Grades: 8-12 | 378 students
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