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Public school · Regional School District 18 · Old Lyme, Connecticut

Center School

Center School rates 6.3 on our ten-point scale and ranks 548 of 992 schools in Connecticut.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
6.3this school

6.3 on a one-to-ten scale.

#548 of 992 schools in Connecticut

The brief

A Regional School District 18 school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 548 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 5 of 5 in Regional School District 18.

Center School is listed in Regional School District 18, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math82%79 students tested · state average not published · 2014 EdFacts
Reading82%79 students tested · state average not published · 2014 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2010, to 82% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).2014 EdFacts; 10 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.9
25% of the rating
Academics
8.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2014–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2014).

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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 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 06371; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Center School and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$127,429
Median home value
$468,200
Median rent
$1,891/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
35
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
5.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Center Schoolthis school
    6.3
  2. 5.3Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Center School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Center School serve?

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

How many students attend Center School?

Center School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center School?

The student-teacher ratio at Center School is 16.5:1. 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 #548 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Center School's MySchoolScout rating?

Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).

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?

5.1% 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
99
Student-teacher ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
Special_ed
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 3
Rank in district
#5 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$28,837
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06371)
9,855
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
51.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.