Torrington Middle School vs. The Gilbert School
Should you attend Torrington Middle School or The Gilbert School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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The Gilbert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 975 students in grades 6-8, Torrington Middle 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 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 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 10:1 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-12
Total Students
975 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#640 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
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80-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
325
-
Grade 7 Students
315
62
Grade 8 Students
335
76
Grade 9 Students
-
60
Grade 10 Students
-
84
Grade 11 Students
-
60
Grade 12 Students
-
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
38%
20%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
49%
68%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
