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#894 of 990 schools in CT
The Gilbert School
High School · The Gilbert School District · Winsted, CT
A high school in Winsted, CT serving grades 7th – 12th.
200 Williams Ave., Winsted, CT 06098
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Gilbert School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The Gilbert 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,661
Median home value
$238,700
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExplorationsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Northwestern Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Gilbert School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Gilbert School is listed in The Gilbert School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Gilbert School
The Gilbert School is a public high school in Winsted, CT, part of The Gilbert School District, serving approximately 447 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Gilbert School
What grades does The Gilbert School serve?
The Gilbert School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend The Gilbert School?
The Gilbert School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Gilbert School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Gilbert School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Gilbert School rank in CT?
The Gilbert School ranks #894 of 990 schools in CT.
What is The Gilbert School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Gilbert School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 The Gilbert School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Gilbert School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is The Gilbert School a charter school?
No, The Gilbert School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Gilbert School a Title I school?
No, The Gilbert School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Gilbert School?
58.2% of students at The Gilbert 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (860) 379-8521
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06098)
- 10,200
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 06098; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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