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STRATEGIC SCHOOL PROFILE 2005-06
Middle and Junior High School Edition
Torrington Middle School
Torrington School District
JOHN E HUDSON, Principal Telephone: (860) 496-4050
This profile was produced by the Connecticut State Department of Education in accordance with CT General Statutes 10-220(c).
STUDENT ENROLLMENT TYPE OF SCHOOL
Total Enrollment: 1207 School Type: Traditional/Regular
5-Year Enrollment Change: -6.9% School Grade Range: 6- 8
SCHOOL NEED
Current and Past School Need Year School District State
Middle/Junior Middle/Junior
High Schools High Schools
% of Students Eligible for Free/Reduced- 2005-06 31.3 31.3 23.9
Price Meals 2002-03 26.8 26.8 24.4
% of K-12 Students with Non-English 2005-06 7.9 7.9 10.8
Home Language 2000-01 5.2 5.2 10.6
% of Students above Entry Grade who 2005-06 95.4 95.4 91.5
Attended this School the Previous Year 2000-01 85.8 85.8 90.2
Enrollment in Special Programs Students in Percent in % in District % in State
School School Middle/Junior Middle/Junior
High Schools High Schools
Bilingual Education and English as a 44 3.6 3.6 3.7
Second Language Services (K-12)
Compensatory Education 0 0.0 0.0 13.8
Gifted and Talented Program 104 8.6 8.6 4.9
Special Education 117 9.7 9.7 11.7
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STUDENT RACE/ETHNICITY
Race/Ethnicity Number Percent Total Minority 2005-06 17.5%
American Indian 6 0.5 Total Minority 2000-01 11.1%
Asian American 24 2.0
Black 71 5.9
Hispanic 110 9.1
White 996 82.5
EFFORTS TO REDUCE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND ECONOMIC ISOLATION
Connecticut law requires that school districts provide educational opportunities for their students to interact with students and
teachers from diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. This may occur through programs with other schools, distance
learning, or other experiences. Below is the description submitted by this school of how it provides such experiences.
TMS has continued to address issues of diversity and inclusion. There is a school wide initiative to educate staff and
students in the anti-bullying program "Don't Laugh At Me". Students as well as staff have been introduced to the
program and counselors will work with students and staff to prevent, intervene in and mediate conflicts involving
students. In addition, TMS is involved in Poetry Live and Young Writer’s Workshop. This is a program centered in
Litchfield County aimed at creating understanding of and appreciation for diversity through the arts.
A focused effort to celebrate the language, customs and geography of countries represented by our students has been
integrated into the curriculum. Numerous programs have been held in the evening for our students and their families
and integrated thematic units are a regular part of the course of study.
An evening program was held for our English Language Learners (Bilingual/English as a Second Language) and
their families.
TMS will enter their third year of full inclusion. During the 04-05 school year, the 6th grade implemented full
inclusion after a year of staff training in the Step-by-Step Program. The 7th grade staff was trained and implemented
full inclusion in the 05-06 school year followed by the 8th grade in 06-07.
In addition to interscholastic sports, TMS implemented a school-wide intramural athletic program. This will
significantly increase the number of students able to participate in athletic activities and team sports. This program
will also be supported by the availability of a late bus four days per week.
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SCHOOL RESOURCES
Instructional Time* School District Middle/Jr State Middle/Jr
Total Hours of Instruction Per Year 999 999 1,015
*State law requires at least 900 hours for grades 1 through 12.
TECHNOLOGY % of Classrooms, Libraries, and School District State
Laboratories Wired for: Middle/Jr Middle/Jr
Video 97.7 97.7 77.3
Voice 100.0 100.0 75.9
Internet Access 100.0 100.0 98.7
Multi-Room Network (LAN) 100.0 100.0 77.2
Computers School Dist Mid/Jr State Mid/Jr This school
# of Students Per Academic Computer 4.7 4.7 3.1 does not have
a functional
% of Computers that are High or Moderate Power 78.8 78.8 84.3
satellite link.
% of Computers with Internet Access, All Speeds 91.8 91.8 97.6
% of Computers with High Speed Internet Access 91.8 91.8 96.3
% of Internet Computers with Filtering Software 100.0 100.0 99.3
LIBRARY MATERIALS Print and Non-Print Materials School Dist Mid/Jr State Mid/Jr
Free on-line access to # of Print Volumes Per Student* 12.0 12.0 19.5
periodicals, newspapers, and % of Print Volumes Purchased 13.6 13.6 12.5
other resources is available to in the Last Three Years
all Connecticut schools
# of Print Periodical 33 33.0 28.0
through the Connecticut
Subscriptions
Digital Library.
# of Non-Print Materials 531 531.0 513.7
*Because a certain number of volumes are needed for a library of adequate breadth and
depth, a small school may need a higher number of volumes per student.
STAFFING RESOURCES
School Staff Count 2005-06 2004-05
Full-Time Equivalent
Average Class Size School District State # of Certified Staff
Gr. 5 2005-06 N/A N/A N/A Teachers 82.3 79.3
2000-01 N/A N/A N/A Administrators 5.0 4.0
Gr. 7 2005-06 18.6 18.6 21.1 Department Chairs 0.0 0.0
2000-01 22.7 22.7 21.9 Library/Media Staff 1.0 1.0
Counselors, Social Workers, 5.4 4.4
and School Psychologists
Professional Staff 2005-06 2004-05 2000-01 Other Professionals 1.1 1.0
% Minority 3.1 2.2 0.9 # of Non-Certified Instructional 28.0 25.0
Professional Staff Experience and Training School District State
Middle/Jr Middle/Jr
Average Number of Years Experience in Connecticut 12.3 12.3 13.2
% with Master’s Degree or Above 63.3 63.3 78.0
% Trained as Mentors, Assessors, or Cooperating Teachers 15.3 15.3 27.4
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SCHOOL PROCESSES
Selected Subject Areas, Grade 8 Estimated Hours of Instruction Per Year Computer/
Technology
School District State Supported
Art 33 33 39 No
Computer Education 0 0 21 N/A
English Language Arts 150 150 168 Yes
Family and Consumer Science 0 0 15 N/A
Health 16 16 25 No
Mathematics 150 150 146 No
Music 38 38 58 No
Physical Education 49 49 54 No
Reading 0 0 91 N/A
Science 150 150 142 No
Social Studies 150 150 142 No
Technology Education 33 33 28 Yes
World Languages 150 150 97 Yes
E indicates elective, I indicates integrated courses.
Enrollment in Selected High School Level Courses Interactive Distance Learning:
% Gr. 8 Students Taking School District State This school does not utilize
interactive distance learning.
High School 2005-06 23.4 23.4 28.9 Interactive distance learning
Level Math 2000-01 13.7 13.7 25.6 ranges from on-line courses with
World 2005-06 87.2 87.2 46.9 student-instructor interaction via
Language 2000-01 94.7 94.7 44.3 the internet to live classroom
interactions through two-way
audio and video transmissions.
Types of Remedial Instructional Services Available in Available in
Provided to Students Lacking Basic Skills Mathematics Language Arts
Pull-Out Instruction No No
In-Class Tutorial No No
After School Program No No
Summer School (2005) Yes Yes
Other No No
Student and Teacher Statistics School District State
Middle/Jr Middle/Jr
High Schools High Schools
% of Students Retained in Grade after 2004-05 School Year 0.2 0.2 0.6
Teacher Attendance, 2004-05: Average # of Days Absent Due 11.0 11.0 9.0
to Illness or Personal Time
% Certified Staff Assigned to Same School the Previous Year 77.6 77.6 86.2
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Connecticut Mastery Test, Fourth Generation, % Meeting State Goal: The state goal was established with the
advice and assistance of a cross section of Connecticut educators. The Goal level is more demanding than the state
Proficient level, but not as high as the Advanced level, reported in the No Child Left Behind Report Cards.
Connecticut Mastery Test School District State Of All Schools in State
% Meeting State Goal in: Lowest % Highest %
Grade 4 Reading N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Writing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mathematics N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Grade 5 Reading N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Writing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mathematics N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Grade 6 Reading 61.0 60.6 63.6 2.4 97.3
Writing 50.6 50.1 62.2 0.0 94.4
Mathematics 58.3 57.7 58.6 0.0 95.1
Grade 7 Reading 69.6 69.2 66.7 5.7 95.5
Writing 43.6 43.4 60.0 0.0 93.4
Mathematics 55.3 55.1 57.0 0.0 93.5
Grade 8 Reading 69.9 69.9 66.7 0.0 100.0
Writing 54.1 53.6 62.4 0.0 96.4
Mathematics 61.0 60.4 58.3 0.0 97.3
The figures above were calculated differently than
those reported in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Report Cards. Unlike NCLB figures, these results
reflect the performance of students with scoreable
tests who were enrolled in the district at the time of
testing, regardless of the length of time they were
enrolled in the district.
Physical Fitness School District State Student Attendance School District State
% Passing All 4 Tests Mid/Jr Mid/Jr
Grade 4 N/A N/A N/A % on October 1, 2005 94.5 94.5 96.4
Grade 6 25.2 25.2 34.6
Grade 8 37.9 37.9 35.7
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EVIDENCE OF SUSTAINED IMPROVEMENTS IN STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Below is a summary, submitted by this school, of the major trends in student performance and accomplishments that indicate
sustained improvement over time. Also, areas of need are identified and plans to address these needs are presented.
The school continues to implement its AYP plan. The annual measurable objective will be to reduce the number of
students in the categories designated as below basic and basic in the subgroup Students with Disabilities by a
minimum of 10%. In addition we will be working toward the target of 65% proficient in mathematics and 57% in
reading. Professional development will include instructional best practice in reading and writing for all 7th grade
language arts and social studies regular and special education teachers. All 7th grade regular & special education
math teachers will receive professional development in literacy and numeracy.
All instructional assistants will be given the opportunity to participate in Supporting Students with Disabilities in
Inclusive Schools: A curriculum for job embedded paraprofessional development. Parent education programs will be
offered focusing on creating a home environment that supports literacy and students success. Parents will be
engaged in discussion and activities that inform and prepare them to support their student's academic growth.
Identified students will be encouraged and/or required to attend after school homework/learning center sessions as
well as summer school. Ongoing classroom and mentoring support will be offered to teachers through the language
arts curriculum specialist as well as building level administrators.
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
The space below was optionally used by this school to describe aspects of the school not presented elsewhere in the profile. For
instance, character education or programs designed to improve school climate may be described.
Torrington Middle School provides an after school homework/learning center where students study independently,
complete homework and/or work collaboratively with peers. The Homework/Learning Center is available to the
students four afternoons per week for an hour and ten minutes beyond the close of the regular school day.
Instructional assistants are available to work with and support students. A librarian is present for the first half hour
to help with the location of resources or book check out. The program has had a positive impact on overall student
achievement and has contributed significantly to the reduction in student retentions.
Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) is a part of the daily program. Each morning the day begins with 15-20 minutes set
aside for reading. Students are free to choose high interest materials to read for pleasure.
Each year the 6th grade academic culminating activity is Medieval Day and An Ancient Egypt Night. All 6th grade
students and teachers are involved in academic study that culminates in a daylong celebration.
TMS has a Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) that focuses on the JASON Project, a national science research
program. Students are involved in yearlong investigations and research covering a designated research topic. All 6th
grade students are involved, in addition to the identified TAG students. Seventh grade students have the opportunity
to be involved in the annual Invention Convention. Students, through their science classes’ plan, design, and build
inventions. Extensive research is done and students display their inventions for invited judges. Winning inventions
are then entered in the Connecticut Student Invention Convention. Torrington Middle School had six of the fifteen
state winners on 04-05 and has had three national winners in the last four years. In addition, students may participate
in a variety of after school programs including drama productions, ski club, Blue Adventure and Classbook.
Strategic School Profiles may be viewed on the internet at www.state.ct.us/sde. A more detailed, searchable SSP
database, data tables, and additional CT education facts are also available at this site.
For the school/district website, see www.torrington.org/our_schools/torrington_middle_school/index.html
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