Top Rankings
Hamden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,009 students in Hamden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Hamden School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
5,009 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
400 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hamden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.67
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
351 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,331 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
30%
# Black Students
1,564 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
31%
12%
# White Students
1,445 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
29%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
307 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
313
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
347
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
336
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
353
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
344
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
367
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
378
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
381
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
430
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
444
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
425
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
416
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
387
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,409 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,368 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$157 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,409
$26,037
Spending / Student
$31,368
$25,109
Best Hamden School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Glen School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Path School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Kirk Rd.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2015
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2015
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
West Woods School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 West Todd St.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2050
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2050
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Ridge Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #55.
Hamden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #66.
Shepherd Glen School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skiff St. Ext.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2070
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2070
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #77.
Hamden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Grades: 7-8
| 811 students
Rank: #88.
Helen Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Helen St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2030
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Church Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Church St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #1010.
Dunbar Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lane St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamden School District?
Hamden School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,009 students.
What is the rank of Hamden School District?
Hamden School District is ranked #136 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden School District?
31% of Hamden School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamden School District?
Hamden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Hamden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,368 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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