- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Torrington, CT
Torrington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Torrington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090459000925
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torrington Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Torrington Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torrington Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Torrington, CT.
School address
District: Torrington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090459000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Torrington Middle School held near 969 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 80.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090459000925 · Torrington, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
981 enr · 12:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrington High School (1,034 students)
Torrington Middle School held near 969 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 80.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Torrington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrington Hig
Torrington High School
1,034 students
- This school
Torrington Middle School
981 students
- Torringford Sc
Torringford School
583 students
- Vogel-Wetmore
Vogel-Wetmore School
529 students
- Forbes School 309
Forbes School
309 students
- Southwest Scho 289
Southwest School
289 students
What this shows Torrington Middle School reports 981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Torrington Middle School compares
Torrington Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Torrington Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Torrington School District reports $24,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Torrington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torringford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vogel-Wetmore School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forbes School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torrington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~981 students)
Frequently asked questions about Torrington Middle School
How many students attend Torrington Middle School?
Torrington Middle School has 981 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Torrington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 969 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrington Middle School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Torrington Middle School?
50.7% of students at Torrington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torrington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Torrington Middle School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Torrington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torrington Middle School?
Torrington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Torrington Middle School rank among public schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Torrington Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Torrington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Torrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrington School District?
Besides Torrington Middle School, Torrington School District also operates Torrington High School (1,034 students), Torringford School (583 students), and Vogel-Wetmore School (529 students). See the Torrington School District district page for the complete list.