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Squadron Line School vs. Central School

Should you attend Squadron Line School or Central 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
Squadron Line School
44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Central School
29 Massaco St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Squadron Line School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Squadron Line School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Central School ranks in the top 10% 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 is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
703 students
403 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
31 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#122 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
#71 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
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69%
(Top 20% in CT)
75%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Squadron Line School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
(Top 20% in CT)
78%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Squadron Line School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
(Top 50% in CT)
70-79%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Squadron Line School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
48
-
Kindergarten Students
75
52
Grade 1 Students
102
50
Grade 2 Students
103
58
Grade 3 Students
90
54
Grade 4 Students
108
59
Grade 5 Students
91
63
Grade 6 Students
86
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
9%
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% Hispanic
9%
11%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
77%
67%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
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This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.40
0.53
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
14%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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