Top Rankings
Meriden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,958 students in Meriden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Meriden School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
7,958 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
558 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Meriden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.66
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
165 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,746 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
29%
# Black Students
866 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
1,836 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
23%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
332 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
578
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
587
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
625
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
603
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
632
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
665
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
654
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
665
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
625
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
638
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
576
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
539
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
549
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,782 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,356
$25,998
Spending / Student
$20,782
$25,071
Best Meriden School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 West Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
277 Atkins St. Ext.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Israel Putnam School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 North Broad St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
164 Centennial Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #88.
Francis T. Maloney High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Gravel St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Grades: 9-12
| 1,234 students
Rank: #99.
Roger Sherman School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 North Pearl St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1010.
John Barry School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1111.
Casimir Pulaski School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clearview Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1212.
Orville H. Platt High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Coe Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: n/an/a
1355 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meriden School District?
Meriden School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,958 students.
What is the rank of Meriden School District?
Meriden School District is ranked #146 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meriden School District?
60% of Meriden School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meriden School District?
Meriden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Meriden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,782 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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