Summary:
In zip code 06757, there is just one elementary school, Kent Center School, which serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade in the single-school Kent School District. With an enrollment of 180 students, this small school represents the entire public school system in the area, making school and district performance interchangeable. It is a solidly above-average school by state standards, with a 69th percentile state ranking and a 76th percentile district ranking.
Academically, Kent Center School outperforms the Connecticut state average in every reported SBAC proficiency result across all grades and subjects. While 3rd and 4th grade ELA scores are modestly above the state average by about 10 points, the school's advantage grows dramatically in the middle grades. For instance, 7th grade math proficiency is 77.3% compared to the state's 43.2%, a notable +34.1 point difference, and 6th grade ELA is 79.3% proficient versus 51.2% statewide. The school's average proficiency rate across all reported tests is approximately 70.7% versus the state average of about 49.0%, a strong indicator of consistent academic achievement.
Beyond test scores, Kent Center School offers a favorable learning environment with a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.6 to 1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2%, well below the state average of 16.4%. The school spends $27,666 per pupil, and 27.22% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this economic diversity, the school maintains high performance. One concern is the school's sliding state ranking, which has fallen from 50th in 2020-2021 to 150th in 2025-2026, even though absolute proficiency levels remain well above state averages. Overall, Kent Center School is a high-performing, well-resourced school with particularly strong middle-grade outcomes, making it an excellent choice for families in the area.
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