Torrington Middle School

200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790

www.torrington.org/our_schools/torrington_middle_school/index.html

975 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Torrington Middle School, located in Torrington, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for the district’s adolescent learners. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of secondary education, the school utilizes a diverse curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their individual learning styles and needs.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. By providing various clubs, activities, and support services, Torrington Middle School strives to create a safe and inclusive space where students can explore their interests and build positive relationships with peers and faculty. The school’s mission centers on cultivating a culture of respect and responsibility, ensuring that students are well-equipped to become productive, thoughtful members of the broader Torrington community.

975

Total Students

82.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torrington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	373
Black	49
Asian	33
Two or More	36

White
480 (49.4 %)
Hispanic
373 (38.4 %)
Black
49 (5.0 %)
Two or More
36 (3.7 %)
Asian
33 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Torrington School District
Phone:	(860)496-4050
Website:	http://www.torrington.org/our_schools/torrington_middle_school/index.html
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	975
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 325

Grade 7 315

Grade 8 335