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#809 of 990 schools in CT

Vogel-wetmore School

Elementary School · Torrington School District · Torrington, CT

A Torrington School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

68 Church St., Torrington, CT 06790

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$25,005
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Vogel-wetmore School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vogel-wetmore 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 81Very Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Paul the Great Stream AcademyPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–80.1 mi155Compare →
Torrington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–121.2 mi234Compare →
Torringford SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–31.8 mi623Compare →
Harwinton Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–43.7 mi368Compare →

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
#5 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

Vogel-wetmore School is listed in Torrington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vogel-wetmore School

Vogel-wetmore School is a public elementary school in Torrington, CT, part of Torrington School District, serving approximately 576 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vogel-wetmore School

What grades does Vogel-wetmore School serve?

Vogel-wetmore School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Vogel-wetmore School?

Vogel-wetmore School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vogel-wetmore School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vogel-wetmore School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vogel-wetmore School rank in CT?

Vogel-wetmore School ranks #809 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Vogel-wetmore School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vogel-wetmore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Vogel-wetmore School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vogel-wetmore School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vogel-wetmore School a charter school?

No, Vogel-wetmore School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vogel-wetmore School a Title I school?

No, Vogel-wetmore School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vogel-wetmore School?

70.8% of students at Vogel-wetmore 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
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 6
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 06790)
35,544
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
43.4
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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