Torrington School District

355 Migeon Avenue
Torrington, CT 06790
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Torrington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,722 students in Torrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Torrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
3,722 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Torrington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#157 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Torrington   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Torrington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Torrington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Torrington   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
162 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,358 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
29%
# Black Students
213 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
1,866 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
50%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
301
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
258
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
295
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
288
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
314
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
312
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
310
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
374
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,108 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,913 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Torrington   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$111 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Torrington   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$30,108
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Torrington   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,913
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Torrington   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Torrington School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Torrington High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Rank: #22.
Forbes School
Math: 23% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Grades: 4-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Torringford School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Grades: PK-3
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest School
Math: 21% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Vogel-wetmore School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Grades: K-3
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Torrington Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Torrington School District?
Torrington School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,722 students.
What is the rank of Torrington School District?
Torrington School District is ranked #164 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Torrington School District?
50% of Torrington School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Torrington School District?
Torrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Torrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,913 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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