Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Vogel-wetmore 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vogel-Wetmore School serves the southern part of Torrington, CT, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vogel-wetmore School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Safe - Responsible - Respectful
School Rankings
Vogel-wetmore 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 Vogel-wetmore 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
#689 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vogel-wetmore School's ranking?
Vogel-wetmore School is ranked #689 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Vogel-wetmore School often compared to?
Vogel-wetmore Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Torrington Middle School, Bakerville Consolidated School, Torringford School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Vogel-wetmore School?
529 students attend Vogel-wetmore School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vogel-wetmore School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vogel-wetmore School?
Vogel-wetmore School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vogel-wetmore School offer ?
Vogel-wetmore School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vogel-wetmore School part of?
Vogel-wetmore School is part of Torrington School District.
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