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Southwest School

340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 292 students in grades 4-5, Southwest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Southwest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwest School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Southwest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#544 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwest School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwest School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwest School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwest School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southwest School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest School's ranking?
Southwest School is ranked #544 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Southwest School?
292 students attend Southwest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Southwest School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest School?
Southwest School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest School offer ?
Southwest School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest School part of?
Southwest School is part of Torrington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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