Thomas Hooker School

70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Hooker School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30% in CT
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Hooker School's student population of 341 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Hooker School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Hooker 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
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State Level (CT)
#210 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
39%
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65-69%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
51%
29%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
33%
49%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Thomas Hooker School's ranking?
Thomas Hooker School is ranked #210 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Thomas Hooker School often compared to?
Thomas Hooker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Israel Putnam School, John Barry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Thomas Hooker School?
341 students attend Thomas Hooker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thomas Hooker School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Hooker School?
Thomas Hooker School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas Hooker School offer ?
Thomas Hooker School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Hooker School part of?
Thomas Hooker School is part of Meriden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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