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#973 of 990 schools in CT
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1304 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Capital Preparatory Magnet School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Capital Preparatory Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,476
Median home value
$319,000
Median rent
$1,677/mo
College educated
67.2%
Homeownership
4.1%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: North CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK | 0.4 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Jumoke AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School: South CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.1 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Achievement First Hartford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 961 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #38 of 39
- District spending per student
- $27,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capital Preparatory Magnet School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Capital Preparatory Magnet School is a public school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capital Preparatory Magnet School
What grades does Capital Preparatory Magnet School serve?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Magnet School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capital Preparatory Magnet School rank in CT?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School ranks #973 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Capital Preparatory Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capital Preparatory Magnet School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Capital Preparatory Magnet School a charter school?
No, Capital Preparatory Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capital Preparatory Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Capital Preparatory Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
78.4% of students at Capital Preparatory Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (860) 695-9800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 06103)
- 2,845
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06103; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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