Hamden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,009 students in Hamden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Hamden School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Hamden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.67
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
351 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,331 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
30%
# Black Students
1,564 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
31%
12%
# White Students
1,445 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
29%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
307 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
313
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
347
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
336
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
353
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
344
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
367
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
378
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
381
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
430
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
444
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
425
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
416
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
387
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,409 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,368 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hamden School District?
Hamden School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,009 students.
What is the rank of Hamden School District?
Hamden School District is ranked #136 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden School District?
31% of Hamden School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamden School District?
Hamden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Hamden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,368 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,009 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
