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Best Schools in Center, Manchester, CT
Center, Manchester, CT has 9 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,195 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Center meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Center, Manchester, CT
The top high schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manchester High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1673 Students
Best Middle Schools in Center, Manchester, CT
The top middle schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Illing Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 846 Students
2. Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 843 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Center, Manchester, CT
The top elementary schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waddell School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 461 Students
2. Bowers School
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Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
3. Highland Park School
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Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 318 Students
4. Martin School
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Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 250 Students
5. Verplanck School
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Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Center, Manchester, CT
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Center, Manchester, CT has a total population of 4,430 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Center, Manchester, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Center, Manchester, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Center, Manchester, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Center, Manchester, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Center, Manchester, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Center, Manchester, CT
How many schools are in Center, Manchester, CT?
Center, Manchester, CT has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,195 students in total.
How do schools in Center perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Center score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Center meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Center?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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