Serving 97 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 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 12% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharon Center School's student population of 97 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sharon Center School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon Center School is 0.22, 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
#444 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 #444 out of 942 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sharon Center School?
97 students attend Sharon Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sharon Center School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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