North Canaan Elementary School vs. Sharon Center School
Should you attend North Canaan Elementary School or Sharon Center School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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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Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Sharon Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Canaan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 106 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
244 students
106 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
5:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#444 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
-
Kindergarten Students
34
22
Grade 1 Students
28
11
Grade 2 Students
27
8
Grade 3 Students
19
11
Grade 4 Students
15
6
Grade 5 Students
21
21
Grade 6 Students
26
5
Grade 7 Students
37
13
Grade 8 Students
23
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
77%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
