Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salisbury Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salisbury Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Salisbury Central School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salisbury Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salisbury Central School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
78%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 Salisbury Central School's ranking?
Salisbury Central School is ranked #136 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Salisbury Central School often compared to?
Salisbury Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharon Center School, Cornwall Consolidated School, Lee H. Kellogg School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Salisbury Central School?
296 students attend Salisbury Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Salisbury Central School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salisbury Central School?
Salisbury Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salisbury Central School offer ?
Salisbury Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salisbury Central School part of?
Salisbury Central School is part of Salisbury School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Tentative Last Day of School [Salisbury Central School] [Public calendar]
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
4 12/28/2016
I went to this school for 9 years, and absolutely loved it. All the teachers were amazing and almost all of the classes. There are a ton of extracurriculars like the SOAR program, band and chorus, and school sports. It is also a really nice school- we recently got a new Maker Space.
5 8/21/2014
My students love this school and I recommend it for other parents to.
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