The Gilbert School

200 Williams Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 438 students in grades 7-12, The Gilbert 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 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Gilbert School's student population of 438 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The Gilbert School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Gilbert School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#670 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Gilbert School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Gilbert School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
29%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
65%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CT.
0.53
This chart display the diversity score of The Gilbert School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of The Gilbert School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Gilbert School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Gilbert School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gilbert School's ranking?
The Gilbert School is ranked #670 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are The Gilbert School often compared to?
The Gilbert Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Regional High School, Northwestern Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Gilbert School?
The graduation rate of The Gilbert School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Gilbert School?
438 students attend The Gilbert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of The Gilbert School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Gilbert School?
The Gilbert School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Gilbert School offer ?
The Gilbert School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Gilbert School part of?
The Gilbert School is part of The Gilbert School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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