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 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,036 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 34% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
8,036 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
501 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meriden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Graduation Rate
85%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.2%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
63%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
11%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
19%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,052 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$185 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,570
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,052
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Meriden School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Israel Putnam School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
426 West Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Hanover School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
277 Atkins St. Ext.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
John Barry School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Casimir Pulaski School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clearview Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Roger Sherman School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 North Pearl St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 North Broad St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
164 Centennial Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Francis T. Maloney High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Gravel St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Orville H. Platt High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Coe Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meriden School District?
Meriden School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,036 students.
What is the rank of Meriden School District?
Meriden School District is ranked #142 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
63% of Meriden School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% 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 15:1, 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 $23,052 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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