Excellent
#148 of 990 schools in CT
Top 15% in state
Salisbury Central School
Elementary School · Salisbury School District · Lakeville, CT
An elementary school in Lakeville, CT where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45 Lincoln City Road, Lakeville, CT 06039
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salisbury Central School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
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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
21.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salisbury Central 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,882
Median home value
$656,500
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Mountain SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–9 | 2.8 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Lee H. Kellogg SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 80 | 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.
Salisbury School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salisbury Central School is listed in Salisbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salisbury Central School
Salisbury Central School is a public elementary school in Lakeville, CT, part of Salisbury School District, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #148 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).
What's said publicly about Salisbury Central School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salisbury Central School
What grades does Salisbury Central School serve?
Salisbury Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Salisbury Central School?
Salisbury Central School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Central School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salisbury Central School rank in CT?
Salisbury Central School ranks #148 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Salisbury Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salisbury Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Salisbury Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salisbury Central School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Salisbury Central School a charter school?
No, Salisbury Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salisbury Central School a Title I school?
No, Salisbury Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salisbury Central School?
21.8% of students at Salisbury Central 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
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (860) 435-9871
- Area population (ZIP 06039)
- 1,955
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 06039; 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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