Salisbury Central School

45 Lincoln City Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Salisbury Central School serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Salisbury Central School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salisbury Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Salisbury Central School's student population of 310 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Salisbury Central School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Salisbury Central School is 0.36, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
28%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
79%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salisbury Central School's ranking?
Salisbury Central School is ranked #104 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Salisbury Central School?
310 students attend Salisbury Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Salisbury Central School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salisbury Central School?
Salisbury Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salisbury Central School offer ?
Salisbury Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salisbury Central School part of?
Salisbury Central School is part of Salisbury School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of School 1pm Dismissal [Salisbury Central School] [Public calendar]
June 19, 2023 (Monday)

School Reviews

4   12/28/2016
I went to this school for 9 years, and absolutely loved it. All the teachers were amazing and almost all of the classes. There are a ton of extracurriculars like the SOAR program, band and chorus, and school sports. It is also a really nice school- we recently got a new Maker Space.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - B
5   8/21/2014
My students love this school and I recommend it for other parents to.
- Posted by Parent - Pinky

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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