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Vogel-Wetmore School

Public | K-5 | 451 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 10, 2010

This school really tries to foster the learning needs of the students and will individualize a program for a child that excels. A wonderful school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

A caring and involved staff... the teachers are wonderful including the principal, vice principal and special educators. A smaller group of supporting educators that are number 1! Great team of professionals...Mrs.Dzurilla and Mr. Joslyn are wonderful examples of leadership, Thank you to the entire staff from the ladies in the office to the kitchen crew..Thank you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

The staff is caring,ambitious and professiional. I have volunteered there for over 4 years and have watched the children grow and mature as they learn to read. Learning and reading is emphasized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Friends and I have worked as volunteers at Vogel-Wetmore School for over 3 years. We are so impressed with the school, the teachers, the principal, the custodial staff, the aides, and the volunteers. We have watched the children we help blossom, and we have enriched our lives by working with them and everyone at Vogel. The atmosphere in this elementary school is warm and nurturing. Learning is a priority. School spirit is encouraged. Respect for each other is stressed and very evident all over the school. Teachers are dedicated to their jobs and continue to grow in their expertise. I am proud to be a part of the process, and taxpayers in Torrington should be very proud to support education in Torrington.


Posted December 11, 2006

My son is in 2nd grade and we are thrilled with the experience he has had for the last 2.5 years! The principal, Mr Joslyn, is involved and attentive - he's at the main doors every morning greeting the kids and knows them all by name. Any concerns we've had (and they were just a few)have been addressed quickly and appropriately. Teachers have a clear curriculum, but also seem to have flexibility enough for teachable moments as they occur. The school is a warm, fun place to be. There is talk around town of a redistricting plan and we are hoping that our son gets to stay put.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2006

New pricipal Dzurilla seems too unorganized. Very chaotic activities and students including my daughter and her friends feel the previous administration were more pleasant and genuine. bad choice for principle for elementary school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
78%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
72%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

56 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
86%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%

Writing

All Students73%
Female80%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students65%
Female64%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%

Writing

All Students84%
Female92%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female96%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Writing

All Students90%
Female96%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 64%
Hispanic 26% 17%
Black 10% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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68 Church St
Torrington, CT 06790
Phone: (860) 489-2570

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