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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharon Center School's student population of 96 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sharon Center School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon Center School is 0.27, 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
#398 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
n/a
13%
White
85%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 #398 out of 940 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Sharon Center School?
96 students attend Sharon Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sharon Center School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharon Center School part of?
Sharon Center School is part of Sharon School District.
School Reviews
5 3/19/2015
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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