Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goshen Center School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Goshen Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen Center School's ranking?
Goshen Center School is ranked #37 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Goshen Center School?
137 students attend Goshen Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Goshen Center School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goshen Center School?
Goshen Center School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Goshen Center School offer ?
Goshen Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goshen Center School part of?
Goshen Center School is part of Regional School District 06.
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