Torrington Middle School

200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790

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

981 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.

981

Total Students

81.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torrington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	426
Black	56
Asian	41
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
431 (44.0%)
Hispanic
426 (43.5%)
Black
56 (5.7%)
Asian
41 (4.2%)
Two or More
23 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 6 309

Grade 7 336

Grade 8 336