Goshen Center School

50 North St.
Goshen, CT 06756
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Goshen Center School serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Goshen Center School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Goshen Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Goshen Center School's student population of 159 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Goshen Center School is ranked within the top 5% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Goshen Center School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
85%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goshen Center School's ranking?
Goshen Center School is ranked #39 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Goshen Center School?
159 students attend Goshen Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Goshen Center School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goshen Center School?
Goshen Center School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Goshen Center School offer ?
Goshen Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goshen Center School part of?
Goshen Center School is part of Regional School District 06.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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