Central Avenue School serves 236 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
28%
32%
Black
7%
12%
White
59%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Central Avenue School?
236 students attend Central Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Central Avenue School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Avenue School?
Central Avenue School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Avenue School offer ?
Central Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Central Avenue School part of?
Central Avenue School is part of Naugatuck School District.
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