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#30 of 990 schools in CT

Top 3% in state

Goshen Center School

Elementary School · Regional School District 06 · Goshen, CT

A Regional School District 06 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

50 North St., Goshen, CT 06756

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$27,659
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Goshen Center School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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

28.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Goshen 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$169,821

Median home value

$431,700

Median rent

$1,464/mo

College educated

54.8%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Regional School District 06

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
James Morris SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available111Compare →
Warren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–5Not available54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Regional School District 06

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$27,659NCES 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.

Goshen Center School is listed in Regional School District 06; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Goshen Center School

Goshen Center School is a public elementary school in Goshen, CT, part of Regional School District 06, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goshen Center School

What grades does Goshen Center School serve?

Goshen Center School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Goshen Center School?

Goshen Center School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen Center School?

The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Center School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goshen Center School rank in CT?

Goshen Center School ranks #30 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Goshen Center School's MySchoolScout rating?

Goshen Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Goshen Center School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goshen Center School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Goshen Center School a charter school?

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

Is Goshen Center School a Title I school?

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

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

28.5% of students at Goshen 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 – 5th
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 6
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 06756)
3,013
Area average commute
39.5 min
Area median age
47.9
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 06756; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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