Bear Path School

10 Kirk Rd.
Hamden, CT 06514
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bear Path School ranks in the top 50% 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 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bear Path School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Bear Path School's student population of 396 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Bear Path School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Path School is 0.68, which is more 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)
#333 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
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52%
39%
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57%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
29%
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Black
17%
13%
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White
48%
49%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Bear Path School's ranking?
Bear Path School is ranked #333 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bear Path School often compared to?
Bear Path Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Glen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Bear Path School?
396 students attend Bear Path School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bear Path School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Path School?
Bear Path School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bear Path School offer ?
Bear Path School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Path School part of?
Bear Path School is part of Hamden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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