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Barkhamsted Elementary School vs. Torrington Middle School

Should you attend Barkhamsted Elementary School or Torrington Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Barkhamsted Elementary School
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Torrington Middle School
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 969 students in grades 6-8, Torrington Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
6-8
Total Students
194 students
969 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Torrington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barkhamsted Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Torrington Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barkhamsted Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Torrington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barkhamsted Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Barkhamsted School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Torrington Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Torrington School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#245 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
#709 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barkhamsted Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Torrington Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in CT)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Torrington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Torrington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Torrington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Torrington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Torrington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Torrington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barkhamsted Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Torrington Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
29
-
Grade 1 Students
25
-
Grade 2 Students
31
-
Grade 3 Students
30
-
Grade 4 Students
27
-
Grade 5 Students
23
-
Grade 6 Students
29
317
Grade 7 Students
-
334
Grade 8 Students
-
318

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Torrington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Torrington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Torrington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
90%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Torrington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Torrington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barkhamsted Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Torrington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Torrington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barkhamsted Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Torrington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Torrington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barkhamsted Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Torrington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Torrington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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