Excellent
#55 of 990 schools in CT
Top 6% in state
Kent Center School
Elementary School · Kent School District · Kent, CT
An elementary school in Kent, CT where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 219, Kent, CT 06757
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kent Center School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kent 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,435
Median home value
$359,600
Median rent
$680/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kent School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kent Center School is listed in Kent School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent Center School
Kent Center School is a public elementary school in Kent, CT, part of Kent School District, serving approximately 191 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent Center School
What grades does Kent Center School serve?
Kent Center School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Kent Center School?
Kent Center School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Center School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent Center School rank in CT?
Kent Center School ranks #55 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Kent Center School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Kent Center School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent Center School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kent Center School a charter school?
No, Kent Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent Center School a Title I school?
No, Kent Center School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent Center School?
24.6% of students at Kent 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (860) 927-3537
- Area population (ZIP 06757)
- 1,987
- Area median age
- 61.7
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 · 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 06757; 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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