Summary:
The Torrington School District in Connecticut is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from grades K-5. These schools face a range of challenges, including underperformance on standardized tests, high rates of economic disadvantage, and relatively low rankings compared to other Connecticut elementary schools.
The student populations at these schools are diverse, with a mix of White, Hispanic, and African American students. Torringford School has the highest percentage of White students at 49.02%, while Vogel-Wetmore School has the highest percentage of Hispanic students at 41.17%. However, all four schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.65% at Forbes School to 69.18% at Southwest School, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
While the 3rd grade test scores at all four schools are significantly below the Torrington School District and Connecticut state averages, the 4th and 5th grade test scores at Forbes School and Southwest School are closer to or above the district and state averages, suggesting potential improvement in the upper elementary grades. The schools have similar per-student spending, ranging from $17,753 at Southwest School to $18,468 at Torringford School, and student-teacher ratios that vary from 10.6 students per teacher at Southwest School to 13.4 students per teacher at Torringford School.
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