Thomas Hooker School
Thomas Hooker School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thomas Hooker School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Thomas Hooker School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas Hooker School is ranked within the top 30% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas Hooker School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #243 out of 951 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 25% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 43% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meriden School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thomas Hooker School is Francis T. Maloney High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Washington Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Israel Putnam School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Meriden Francis T. Maloney High School Math: 17% | Reading: 47%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,134 student10
0.9 miles
121 Gravel St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334 0.9 9-12 1,134 - Meriden Israel Putnam School Math: 49% | Reading: 60%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 525 students10
1.0 miles
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493 1 PK-5 525 - Meriden Roger Sherman School Math: 33% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 509 students10
1.2 miles
64 North Pearl St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286 1.2 PK-5 509 - Meriden Casimir Pulaski School Math: 39% | Reading: 41%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 519 students10
1.4 miles
100 Clearview Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273 1.4 1-5 519 - Meriden Hanover School Math: 31% | Reading: 46%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 552 students10
1.5 miles
208 Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359 1.5 PK-5 552
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