Hamden Middle School
Hamden Middle School serves 836 students in grades 7-8.
Hamden Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamden Middle School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamden Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hamden Middle School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
32%
13%
White
32%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Hamden Middle School?
836 students attend Hamden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hamden Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamden Middle School?
Hamden Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamden Middle School offer ?
Hamden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamden Middle School part of?
Hamden Middle School is part of Hamden School District.
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