The Gilbert School

Summary:

The Gilbert School is a public high school located in Winsted, Connecticut, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of around 410. The school is part of the Gilbert School District, which is ranked 130 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, The Gilbert School struggles compared to nearby high-performing schools. Its proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts (51.7%), SAT/Math (19.5%), and NGSS/Science (27.1%) for 11th-grade students are significantly below the state averages. The school's performance in mathematics is particularly concerning, with only 23% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 38.2%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.98% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than nearby high-performing schools like Granby Memorial High School (15.37%) and Avon High School (11.16%).

However, The Gilbert School's student population is more racially diverse compared to the nearby high-performing schools, which are predominantly White. This diversity could be an opportunity for the school to provide a more inclusive and enriching educational experience. Unfortunately, the school's academic performance data suggests that it may not be effectively supporting the needs of its diverse student body. The stark contrast between The Gilbert School's performance and the nearby high-performing schools, such as Granby Memorial High School, Avon High School, and Simsbury High School, highlights the significant educational disparities within the region.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 200 Williams Ave.
       Winsted, CT  06098


(860) 379-8521

District: The Gilbert School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 145 Connecticut High Schools


Feeder schools for The Gilbert School:

Elementary:    Pearson School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
Hispanic:
20.6%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Gilbert School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Gilbert School ranks worse than 62.1% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Gilbert School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Hispanic (20.6%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Gilbert School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare The Gilbert School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger Rankings:

The Gilbert School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks The Gilbert School 90th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See The Gilbert School in the ranking list.)

The Gilbert School District:

SchoolDigger ranks The Gilbert School District 130th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Gilbert School

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 50.73 170th 272 37.5%
2013 48.32 178th 278 36.0%
2015 32.07 191st 280 31.8%
2016 30.09 164th 246 33.3%
2017 33.16 155th 250 38.0%
2019 53.70 122nd 259 52.9%
2021 36.12 161st 275 41.5%
2022 31.88 153rd 250 38.8%
2023 35.23 144th 249 42.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.87 149th 244 38.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.62 111th 218 49.1%
2022 43.12 70th 106 34.0%
2023 47.09 54th 109 50.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.85 139th 235 40.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.44 158th 224 29.5%
2022 33.16 114th 169 32.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.89 159th 168 5.4%
2019 39.11 104th 166 37.3%
2021 10.99 163rd 175 6.9%
2022 8.67 140th 151 7.3%
2023 17.36 134th 158 15.2%
2024 17.03 129th 154 16.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Gilbert School

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Rank History for all high school students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 58.08 109th 176 38.1%
2008 41.87 129th 176 26.7%
2009 45.75 120th 176 31.8%
2010 49.71 128th 186 31.2%
2011 40.56 137th 189 27.5%
2012 41.83 134th 188 28.7%
2013 48.98 130th 193 32.6%
2015 21.27 165th 196 15.8%
2016 44.71 69th 132 47.7%
2017 46.28 71st 140 49.3%
2018 46.80 70th 121 42.1%
2019 33.90 86th 121 28.9%
2021 22.82 154th 200 23.0%
2023 34.47 88th 142 38.0%
2024 32.09 90th 145 37.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.45 47th 65 27.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.22 127th 189 32.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.46 86th 100 14.0%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.97 10th 11 9.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at The Gilbert School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.17 108th 113 4.4%
2021 11.62 141st 155 9.0%
2024 15.12 104th 116 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Open Quote My son has been in middle school at Gilbert. He is very happy there and doing great. I don't know what the previous parent was talking about regarding "the chosen few". There are opportunities for every student at Gilbert! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 9, 2009

Open Quote Too many kids fall between the cracks. Lots of emphasis placed on the chosen few, the rest are left to themselves. Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Gilbert School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 465 5 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1993 483 3 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 467 1 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1997 542 4 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 533 4 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 514 6 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 497 10 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 480 11 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 467 2 5 32 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 467 2 5 32 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 478 5 5 32 4 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 454 11 7 41 3 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 432 11 4 34 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 408 13 8 36 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 356 14 6 31 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 355 12 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 326 10 3 41 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 267 10 3 36 0 0 9 0 325
2012 433 14 9 63 1 0 22 0 542
2013 394 13 10 62 1 0 25 0 505
2014 398 14 34 68 1 0 22 0 537
2015 412 13 48 59 1 0 19 0 552
2016 402 9 63 58 1 0 20 0 553
2017 385 10 82 64 1 0 20 0 562
2018 365 10 84 81 1 0 20 0 561
2019 348 8 50 81 0 0 23 0 510
2020 326 9 36 73 0 0 22 0 466
2021 316 12 32 77 0 0 15 0 452
2022 285 11 28 95 0 0 19 0 438
2023 279 10 20 83 0 0 18 0 410
2024 304 9 16 92 1 0 25 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Gilbert School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 477 40.6 11.7 5.2
1993 494 41.2 12.0 0.2
1994 482 41.8 11.5 10.6
1997 562 44.0 12.8 8.5
1998 554 44.4 12.5 6.9
1999 536 43.6 12.3 11.9
2000 527 45.6 11.6 13.1
2001 516 44.1 11.7 n/a
2002 510 50.5 10.1 15.9
2003 510 50.5 10.1 15.9
2004 524 49.7 10.5 16.4
2005 516 44.6 11.6 n/a
2006 482 39.2 12.3 20.5
2007 466 38.8 12.0 21.9
2008 408 37.2 11.0 22.8
2009 400 39.5 11.4 27.5
2010 381 30.6 12.4 32
2011 325 32.8 9.9 36.6
2012 542 38.6 14.0 42.3
2013 505 40.0 12.6 43.2
2014 537 40.6 13.2 44.7
2015 552 47.0 11.7 46.9
2016 553 48.0 11.5 46.8
2017 562 46.6 12.0 38.6
2018 561 47.8 11.7 37.8
2019 510 39.0 13.0 46.3
2020 466 40.0 11.6 40.6
2021 452 34.8 12.9 44.9
2022 438 35.0 12.5 48.2
2023 410 41.0 10.0 51
2024 447 39.5 11.3 58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Gilbert School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 477 40.6 11.7 5.2
1993 494 41.2 12.0 0.2
1994 482 41.8 11.5 10.6
1997 562 44.0 12.8 8.5
1998 554 44.4 12.5 6.9
1999 536 43.6 12.3 11.9
2000 527 45.6 11.6 13.1
2001 516 44.1 11.7 n/a
2002 510 50.5 10.1 15.9
2003 510 50.5 10.1 15.9
2004 524 49.7 10.5 16.4
2005 516 44.6 11.6 n/a
2006 482 39.2 12.3 20.5
2007 466 38.8 12.0 21.9
2008 408 37.2 11.0 22.8
2009 400 39.5 11.4 27.5
2010 381 30.6 12.4 32
2011 325 32.8 9.9 36.6
2012 542 38.6 14.0 42.3
2013 505 40.0 12.6 43.2
2014 537 40.6 13.2 44.7
2015 552 47.0 11.7 46.9
2016 553 48.0 11.5 46.8
2017 562 46.6 12.0 38.6
2018 561 47.8 11.7 37.8
2019 510 39.0 13.0 46.3
2020 466 40.0 11.6 40.6
2021 452 34.8 12.9 44.9
2022 438 35.0 12.5 48.2
2023 410 41.0 10.0 51
2024 447 39.5 11.3 58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Gilbert School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 122nd of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 144th of 249 Middle schools
 10.7%
Ranks 86th of 121 High schoolsRanks 88th of 142 High schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (The Gilbert School)66.252.3
 13.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (The Gilbert School District)66.252.3
 13.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Gilbert School)55.936.5
 19.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (The Gilbert School District)55.936.5
 19.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.137.9
 8.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The Gilbert School)48.836.6
 12.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (The Gilbert School District)48.836.6
 12.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Gilbert School)36.318.6
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (The Gilbert School District)36.318.6
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%
11th Grade Math (The Gilbert School)30.329
 1.3%
   11th Grade Math (The Gilbert School District)30.329
 1.3%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students510410
 19.6%
African American810
 25%
American Indian00
Asian5020
 60%
Hispanic8183
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White348279
 19.8%
Two or More Races2318
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%51%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gilbert School

The Gilbert School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pearson School

Students at The Gilbert School are 68% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended The Gilbert School.

The Gilbert School ranks 90th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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