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Classical Magnet School

Public | 6-12 | 710 students

 

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Posted June 7, 2013

This school need to find it's direction again. The administration does not appear to have the control over the staff and daily happenings it should. The focus is not where it should be. We need to educating the whole student, not just focusing on certain subjects. Math and science programs are very weak. There is no priority to bring these disciplines up to the same level as other core subjects. Students graduating are having trouble competing in these areas at the college level. There are a few great teachers here but something needs to be done to bring the rest up to the same level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2013

I have been going here for five years and I love it. I would recommend this school because it not only challenges you and offers many opportunities but focuses on life after high school. I hope this school doesn't start going downhill because our goal-oriented principle Mr. Sullivan has left. I love all the great friends I have met here and I have learned some of the most important life lessons that I will never forget.


Posted March 25, 2012

Overall this school is a great school. It provides students with the academic credits they need to get into college. What is stressful about this school is their system of grading. It gets overwhelming because of the homework and projects needed to be done. Work is graded harshly though there are some opportunities to re-do work and tests, depending on the teacher you have.School ends at 2:30 but they let out the students at 4:00 because everyone is required to do an enrichment. Some are fun but others are unnecessary, instead of this kids could be at home doing their homework and trying to get their grades up. Sports end around 6:00 which makes it difficult for some kids to do their homework because they are already exhausted from practice. Though the school is very diverse, everyone still has their own cliques so not much interaction between the kids is shown. Classical Magnet has its ups and downs like all schools do but the downs are a bit much and makes the good things seems like its not even worth it anymore. Its a great school but it can drive kids, depending on the person, insane


Posted January 13, 2011

Great school, diversity is great. Offers a wide variety of things to learn! Overall: great!


Posted January 8, 2011

Classical magnet is an overall good school if you know how to apply your self. What gets very over whelming is Homework. Students are loaded with tuns of homework that can keep them up till the morning finishing projects, essays, and homework. The classes are very diverse and can seem almost like collage classes in the area of Teachers. All teachers are different. Some can be miserable and some can be very nice. The school is very secured and extremely strict. Some times I think they go a little overboard with the students in letting them have a little bit of freedom. Classical Magnet does have an excellent Sports program though.


Posted September 21, 2010

Greater Hartford Classical Magnet School is an outstanding example of how integration (class and race) truly creates a positive atmosphere and an excellent learning environment. The diversity at this school adds to the academic rigor to create well-rounded, critical and analytical thinkers who are understanding, caring, and celebratory of all perspectives.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2008

Classical Magnet is an excellent choice for any parent that is looking to have their children challenged academically and socially
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2008

This school operates with a high level of parent, teacher & student input. Each of these groups selects representatives who have input on budget, teacher selection, curriculum and activities. A small school (~700 students, grd 6-12) with a focus on learning and community. Schools like these demonstrate successful options for city schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2008

I graduated from Greater Hartford Classical Magnet School in june 2008 and i believe that this school has prepared me since 7th grade to persue the best college education.The staff and principle Mr.Sullivan are a great asset to the school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 25, 2008

I graduated from the Greater Hartford Classical Magnet School and I think that it is one of the best schools in the Hartford District. Faculty and staff always encouraged us to think about an education beyond high school and I am proud to say that thanks to their help I am now a Junior at the University of Connecticut.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2007

Great School! Mr. Sullivan expects nothing less than the best and he gets it, whether from students, faculty, or staff. This program is one of the best inner city schools in New England, if not the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

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79%

2007

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

108 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

110 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

102 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

112 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
78%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female73%
Male83%
Black69%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
Black86%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Writing

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black94%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
Black62%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Reading

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic69%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Writing

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black89%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

98 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

99 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
82%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10. The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female47%
Male72%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male75%
Black75%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Science

All Students57%
Female51%
Male64%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Writing

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black96%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10. The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 41% 13%
Hispanic 27% 19%
White 23% 62%
Two or more races 6% 1%
Asian 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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