North Canaan Elementary School vs. Sharon Center School
Should I attend North Canaan Elementary School or Sharon Center School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Canaan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Sharon Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Canaan Elementary 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 is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sharon Center 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 is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
234 students
96 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
63% | 37%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
5:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#398 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
32
15
Grade 1 Students
17
11
Grade 2 Students
15
7
Grade 3 Students
23
14
Grade 4 Students
28
8
Grade 5 Students
37
13
Grade 6 Students
21
8
Grade 7 Students
21
8
Grade 8 Students
25
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
81%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
15%
