Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharon Center School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 59.6 square miles in Sharon, CT. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sharon Center School's student population of 97 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sharon Center School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon Center School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
82%
46%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon Center School's ranking?
Sharon Center School is ranked #431 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sharon Center School often compared to?
Sharon Center Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salisbury Central School, Cornwall Consolidated School, North Canaan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sharon Center School?
97 students attend Sharon Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sharon Center School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharon Center School?
Sharon Center School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sharon Center School offer ?
Sharon Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sharon Center School part of?
Sharon Center School is part of Sharon School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is an amazing school, but you got seventh grade wrong. It has 14 kids. I will get the other class numbers later to make this better
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