Torrington Middle School

200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Torrington Middle School's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
975 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Torrington Middle 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 Torrington Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#699 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Torrington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Torrington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Torrington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
38%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Torrington Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
12%
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White
49%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Torrington Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Torrington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Torrington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torrington Middle School's ranking?
Torrington Middle School is ranked #699 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Torrington Middle School often compared to?
Torrington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chippens Hill Middle School, The Gilbert School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Torrington Middle School?
975 students attend Torrington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Torrington Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrington Middle School?
Torrington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Torrington Middle School offer ?
Torrington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Torrington Middle School part of?
Torrington Middle School is part of Torrington School District.

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1   10/12/2020
This school is awful. Absolutely no accountability for poor staff performance.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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