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#691 of 990 schools in CT
Southwest School
Elementary School · Torrington School District · Torrington, CT
A Torrington School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
340 Litchfield St., Torrington, CT 06790
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,123/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Torrington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,720
Median home value
$196,100
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul the Great Stream AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Forbes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 4–5 | 1.3 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Torrington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Harwinton Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 3.5 mi | 368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Torrington School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest School is listed in Torrington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest School
Southwest School is a public elementary school in Torrington, CT, part of Torrington School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #691 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest School
What grades does Southwest School serve?
Southwest School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Southwest School?
Southwest School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest School rank in CT?
Southwest School ranks #691 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Southwest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southwest School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southwest School a charter school?
No, Southwest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest School a Title I school?
No, Southwest School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest School?
73.4% of students at Southwest School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (860) 489-2311
- Area population (ZIP 06790)
- 35,544
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06790; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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