The Gilbert School is a privately endowed secondary school that serves as the public high school for the towns of Winchester and Hartland, Connecticut and the public middle school for Winchester. The Gilbert School serves grades 7–12 and was founded in 1895.
Serving 447 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Gilbert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
The Gilbert School's student population of 447 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1895
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Gilbert School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Gilbert School is 0.49, 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
#640 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gilbert School's ranking?
The Gilbert School is ranked #640 out of 942 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Gilbert School?
The graduation rate of The Gilbert School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Gilbert School?
447 students attend The Gilbert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of The Gilbert School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Gilbert School?
The Gilbert School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Gilbert School offer ?
The Gilbert School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Gilbert School part of?
The Gilbert School is part of The Gilbert School District.
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