Enrollment
981
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Torrington Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Torrington Middle School
Torrington Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Torrington, Connecticut, enrolling 981 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 93% of state schools at 981 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 269 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 981 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Torrington School District also operates Torrington High School (1,034 students) and Torringford School (583 students) alongside Torrington Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Torrington Middle School compares
Torrington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Torrington School District, which includes Torrington Middle School.
$24,107
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 42.8%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~981 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Torrington Middle School a good school?
Torrington Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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