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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,691 students in Torrington School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Connecticut.
Public Elementary Schools in Torrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
6 Schools
775 Schools
# Students
3,725 Students
325,380 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
26,723 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Torrington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
81%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.4%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
44%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
43%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,790 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,646 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$148 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$39,790
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$39,646
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Torrington School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Gr: 4-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Forbes School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Gr: 4-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Torringford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Gr: PK-3 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Vogel-wetmore School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Gr: PK-3 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Torrington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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