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Bear Path School

10 Kirk Rd.
Hamden, CT 06514
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 406 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 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bear Path School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bear Path School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Path School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#371 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bear Path School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Path School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Path School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bear Path School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bear Path School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bear Path School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bear Path School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bear Path School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bear Path School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bear Path School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Bear Path School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bear Path School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bear Path School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Path School's ranking?
Bear Path School is ranked #371 out of 942 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bear Path School?
406 students attend Bear Path School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bear Path School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Path School?
Bear Path School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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