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Central School

29 Massaco St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in CT
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Central School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Central School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#71 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Central School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
Central School is ranked #71 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Central School often compared to?
Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Latimer Lane School, Squadron Line School, Tootin' Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Central School?
394 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Central School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Simsbury School District.
In what neighborhood is Central School located?
Central School is located in the Simsbury Center neighborhood of Simsbury, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Simsbury Center.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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