Top Rankings
Torrington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,731 students in Torrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Torrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
3,731 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Torrington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
152 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,450 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
30%
# Black Students
230 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
1,775 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
48%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
280
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
292
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
310
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
325
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
335
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
306
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
235
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,036 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,841 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,036
$26,037
Spending / Student
$29,841
$25,109
Best Torrington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Torringford School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Grades: K-3
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Torrington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #44.
Forbes School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Grades: 4-5
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Vogel-wetmore School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Grades: K-3
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Torrington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Torrington School District?
Torrington School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,731 students.
What is the rank of Torrington School District?
Torrington School District is ranked #163 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Torrington School District?
48% of Torrington School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Torrington School District?
Torrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Torrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,841 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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