The Gilbert School District

The Gilbert School, the sole public high school in the Gilbert School District in Connecticut, serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 410 students. While the school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, its academic performance lags behind state averages, with proficiency rates falling short in core subjects like math and English language arts.

Demographically, The Gilbert School has a student population that is predominantly White (68.05%), with significant Hispanic (20.24%) and Asian (4.88%) representation. However, the school's high free and reduced lunch rate of 50.98% suggests a significant portion of the student body comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles.

Compared to state-level averages in Connecticut, The Gilbert School has consistently underperformed, with proficiency rates falling below the state average in all tested subjects, including math, English language arts, and science. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 88th out of 142 Connecticut high schools in 2022-2023 to 90th out of 145 in 2023-2024, indicating a potential trend of declining performance relative to other schools in the state.