Torringford School
Tel:
(860) 489-2300
Torringford School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Torringford School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Torringford School's student population of 537 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Torringford School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Torringford School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #604 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 71% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Torrington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Torringford School is Torrington High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Torrington Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrington East School Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
0.8 miles
215 Hogan Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2303 0.8 PK-5 363 - Torrington Torrington High School Grades: 9-12 | 884 students
1.0 miles
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294 1.0 9-12 884 - Torrington Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 654 students
1.2 miles
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300 1.2 9-12 654 - Torrington Torrington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,042 student
1.5 miles
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050 1.5 6-8 1,042 - Torrington Vogel-wetmore School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
1.9 miles
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570 1.9 PK-5 440
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