Oxford Center School
Tel:
(203)888-6492
- Oxford Center School serves 436 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (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 64% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Oxford Center School's student population of 436 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 436 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oxford Center School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oxford Center School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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 | #354 out of 968 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 87% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oxford Center School is Woodland Regional High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Great Oak School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Quaker Farms School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oxford Quaker Farms School Grades: PK-2 | 393 students
1.4 miles
30 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203)888-5842 1.4 PK-2 393 - Oxford Great Oak School Grades: 6-8 | 496 students
1.5 miles
50 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203)888-5418 1.5 6-8 496 - Beacon Falls Woodland Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 680 students
2.1 miles
135 Back Rimmon Rd.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203)881-5551 2.1 9-12 680 - Beacon Falls Laurel Ledge School Grades: PK-5 | 358 students
3.1 miles
30 Highland Ave.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(203)729-5355 3.1 PK-5 358 - Oxford Oxford High School Grades: 9-12 | 599 students
3.7 miles
61 Quaker Farms Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478
(203)888-2468 3.7 9-12 599
School Reviews
| 5 A high number of extra-curricular activities.
Teachers are great too! - Posted by Parent - anuja |
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