Classical Magnet School vs. Capital Preparatory Magnet School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades 6-12, Classical Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Capital Preparatory Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Total Students
438 students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#920 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
12%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
-
39
Grade 1 Students
-
41
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
41
Grade 4 Students
-
44
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
28
47
Grade 7 Students
52
44
Grade 8 Students
45
40
Grade 9 Students
100
60
Grade 10 Students
76
44
Grade 11 Students
75
34
Grade 12 Students
62
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
51%
32%
% Black
39%
60%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%