Below Average
#877 of 990 schools in CT
Torrington Middle School
Middle School · Torrington School District · Torrington, CT
A middle school in Torrington, CT serving grades 6th – 8th.
200 Middle School Rd., Torrington, CT 06790
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Torrington Middle School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Torrington Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill School at Ann Antolini SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.2 | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Torrington School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Torrington Middle School is listed in Torrington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Torrington Middle School
Torrington Middle School is a public middle school in Torrington, CT, part of Torrington School District, serving approximately 969 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #877 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Torrington Middle School
What grades does Torrington Middle School serve?
Torrington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Torrington Middle School?
Torrington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 969 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrington Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Torrington Middle School rank in CT?
Torrington Middle School ranks #877 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Torrington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Torrington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Torrington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Torrington Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Torrington Middle School a charter school?
No, Torrington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Torrington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Torrington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Torrington Middle School?
66.8% of students at Torrington Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 969
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (860) 496-4050
- 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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