Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Center School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center School's ranking?
Center School is ranked #186 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Center School?
263 students attend Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Center School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center School?
Center School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center School offer ?
Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center School part of?
Center School is part of Litchfield School District.
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