Cherry Brook Primary School
Tel:
(860)693-7721
- Cherry Brook Primary School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Cherry Brook Primary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cherry Brook Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cherry Brook Primary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #91 out of 968 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 24% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 81% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Canton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cherry Brook Primary School is Canton High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Canton Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Canton Intermediate School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Canton High School Grades: 9-12 | 496 students
2.4 miles
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860)693-7707 2.4 9-12 496 - Canton Canton Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 282 students
2.4 miles
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860)693-7712 2.4 7-8 282 - Canton Canton Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 379 students
2.5 miles
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860)693-7717 2.5 4-6 379 - West Simsbury Tootin' Hills School Grades: K-6 | 349 students
2.7 miles
25 Nimrod Rd.
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860)658-7629 2.7 K-6 349 - New Hartford New Hartford Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 66 students
3.0 miles
40 Wickett St.
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860)379-8546 3.0 PK-2 66
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