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#192 of 990 schools in CT

Top 19% in state

Center School

Elementary School · Litchfield School District · Litchfield, CT

A Litchfield School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 110, Litchfield, CT 06759

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$26,991
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Center School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Center School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,472

Median home value

$430,100

Median rent

$1,313/mo

College educated

56.9%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
James Morris SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–54.3 mi111Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Litchfield School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$26,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Center School is listed in Litchfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Center School

Center School is a public elementary school in Litchfield, CT, part of Litchfield School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center School

What grades does Center School serve?

Center School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Center School?

Center School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center School?

The student-teacher ratio at Center School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Center School rank in CT?

Center School ranks #192 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Center School's MySchoolScout rating?

Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Center School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Center School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Center School a charter school?

No, Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Center School a Title I school?

No, Center School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center School?

23.6% of students at Center School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 6
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
Area population (ZIP 06759)
5,436
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
53.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06759; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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