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Greater Hartford Classical Magnet SC School

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Greater Hartford Classical Magnet SC School is located in Hartford, CT and is one of 49 schools in Hartford School District. It is a magnet school that serves 715 students in grades 6-12.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

Greater Hartford Classical Magnet SC School made AYP in 2007. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Greater Hartford Classical Magnet SC School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2010, Greater Hartford Classical Magnet SC School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Greater Hartford Classical Magnet SC School's students and teachers. more

Hartford School District District Spending

$17,589Per Pupil

The Hartford School District spends $17,589 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hartford School District District

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School Facts

Magnet School
Grades 6-12
Hartford School District

Made AYP
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Contact

Greater Hartford Classical Magnet SC School
55 Forest St
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 278-5920

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About the CMT

What is it?

The Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of five levels, 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. A score at or above level 3 is considered proficient, however the goal is for all students to score at or above level 4.

About the CAPT

What is it?

The Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grade 10 in reading, writing, science and math.

How is it Scored?

About the SAT

What is it?

The SAT Reasoning Test is a voluntary college admissions test used to assess critical thinking skills and student ability to analyze and solve problems.

Which Grades and Subjects?

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Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results (2008)

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TestRating
4 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 715

57% 43%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Greater Hartford Classical Magnet SC School had 55% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Connecticut had 30% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.