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#594 of 990 schools in CT
Center School
School · Regional School District 18 · Old Lyme, CT
A Regional School District 18 school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
49 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT 06371
- Math 82% proficient (2014)
- Reading 82% proficient (2014)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2010, to 82% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 10 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Tree Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| St John SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Kathleen E. Goodwin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 3.5 mi | 380 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Regional School District 18
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center School is listed in Regional School District 18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center School
Center School is a public school in Old Lyme, CT, part of Regional School District 18, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #594 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center School
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 #594 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Center School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Phone
- (860) 434-7238
- Area population (ZIP 06371)
- 9,855
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
Official sources & links
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 · 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
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