Serving 289 students in grades 4-5, Southwest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest School serves the southern part of Torrington, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles, where families typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 3.9 miles away, with most areas located within 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
48%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest School's ranking?
Southwest School is ranked #525 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Southwest School?
289 students attend Southwest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Southwest School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest School?
Southwest School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest School offer ?
Southwest School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwest School part of?
Southwest School is part of Torrington School District.
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