Oxford Center School
Oxford Center School serves 353 students in grades 3-5.
Oxford Center School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Center School's student population of 353 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Center School is ranked within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Oxford Center School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Oxford Center School?
353 students attend Oxford Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Oxford Center School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Oxford Center School?
Oxford Center School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oxford Center School offer ?
Oxford Center School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oxford Center School part of?
Oxford Center School is part of Oxford School District.
School Reviews
5 4/12/2009
A high number of extra-curricular activities.
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