Community School (Closed 2017)

12 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 56%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students (14-15)
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(14-15)
45%
40%
(14-15)
61%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(14-15)
6%
22%
Black
(14-15)
1%
13%
White
(14-15)
93%
57%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CT state average).
How many students attend Community School?
219 students attend Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Community School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Community School offer ?
Community School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Community School part of?
Community School is part of Regional School District 16.

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