Hamden Middle School
Tel:
(203)407-3140
- Hamden Middle School serves 812 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Hamden Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hamden Middle School's student population of 812 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 812 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hamden Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamden Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #690 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 24% |
| Black | 26% | 13% |
| White | 42% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HAMDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamden Middle School is Hamden High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Highville Charter School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shepherd Glen School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hamden Shepherd Glen School Grades: K-6 | 321 students
0.6 miles
1 Skiff St. Ext.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203)407-2070 0.6 K-6 321 - Hamden Spring Glen School Grades: K-6 | 432 students
0.9 miles
1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203)407-2045 0.9 K-6 432 - Hamden Bear Path School Grades: K-6 | 445 students
1.0 miles
10 Kirk Rd.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203)407-2015 1.0 K-6 445 - Hamden Hamden High School Grades: 9-12 | 1557 students
1.1 miles
2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203)407-2040 1.1 9-12 1557 - North Haven Ridge Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 405 students
1.1 miles
1341 Ridge Rd.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203)248-4050 1.1 K-5 405
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