Serving 447 students in grades 7-12, The Gilbert 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
The Gilbert 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 The Gilbert School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Gilbert School?
The graduation rate of The Gilbert School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Gilbert School?
447 students attend The Gilbert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of The Gilbert School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Gilbert School?
The Gilbert School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Gilbert School offer ?
The Gilbert School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Gilbert School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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