Francis T. Maloney High School

121 Gravel St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,234 students in grades 9-12, Francis T. Maloney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 95% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Francis T. Maloney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Francis T. Maloney High School's student population of 1,234 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Francis T. Maloney High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis T. Maloney High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#639 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Francis T. Maloney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Francis T. Maloney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
54%
29%
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Black
11%
13%
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White
27%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Francis T. Maloney High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Francis T. Maloney High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francis T. Maloney High School's ranking?
Francis T. Maloney High School is ranked #639 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Francis T. Maloney High School often compared to?
Francis T. Maloney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orville H. Platt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis T. Maloney High School?
The graduation rate of Francis T. Maloney High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Francis T. Maloney High School?
1,234 students attend Francis T. Maloney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Francis T. Maloney High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis T. Maloney High School?
Francis T. Maloney High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis T. Maloney High School offer ?
Francis T. Maloney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis T. Maloney High School part of?
Francis T. Maloney High School is part of Meriden School District.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2012
MY GRANDDAUGHTER HAS 4 FANTASTIC YEARS AT MALONEY, GRADUATED WITH HONORS AND RECEIVED MANY ART SCHOLARSHIP AND REGONITIONS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HIGH SCHOOL TO ANYONE WHO ASKS, SHE ALSO HAD GREAT TEACHERS and FRIENDS!!!! Now she is enrolled at an excellent College in Brookine(Boston area) Ma.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 95% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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