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Public elementary school · Salisbury School District · Lakeville, Connecticut

Salisbury Central School

Salisbury Central School rates 7.4, right at the middle of Salisbury School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.4.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Salisbury School District median is 7.4.

#310 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Salisbury School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 7.4

The brief

An elementary school in Lakeville, CT where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 310 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 1 of 1 in Salisbury School District.

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

Math71%25 points above the Connecticut average of 46%2025 SBAC
Reading72%22 points above the Connecticut average of 50%2025 SBAC
Proficiency has held near 72% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 SBAC; 47 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.8
50% of the rating
Academics
8.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

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 · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

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

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
20
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
15
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
21.8%
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. Salisbury Central Schoolthis school
    7.4
  2. Lee H. Kellogg School4.2 mi
    7.0Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Salisbury Central 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.

The public record

What's said publicly about Salisbury Central School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Salisbury Central School operates under a mission to empower students to become inquisitive, independent, and responsible global citizens. The school emphasizes a collaborative learning environment focused on intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. A key initiative is the Salisbury Star Program, which recognizes students for qualities such as self-advocacy, communication, problem-solving, and environmental awareness. The school community adheres to beliefs that all students can learn and have equitable access to effective instruction, while staff commit to continuous professional growth. Recent administrative updates include a Board of Education-approved revised calendar for the remainder of the year and reminders regarding State of Connecticut requirements for medical authorization forms. Upcoming events include an Evening of the Arts for grades 4-8, a concert for grades K-3, and an 8th-grade trivia night fundraiser.
Sources (1)
  1. www.salisburycentral.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #310 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Salisbury Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Salisbury Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Salisbury Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salisbury Central School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
303
Student-teacher ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 6
Phone
(860) 435-9871
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$32,730
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06039)
1,955
Area median age
49.5

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

Sources and official links

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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.