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Dag Hammarskjold Middle School

106 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, Dag Hammarskjold Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Dag Hammarskjold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School's student population of 579 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 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
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is 0.48, which is less 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)
#621 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dag Hammarskjold Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dag Hammarskjold Middle 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.
43%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dag Hammarskjold Middle 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.
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dag Hammarskjold Middle 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
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dag Hammarskjold Middle 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dag Hammarskjold Middle 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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dag Hammarskjold Middle 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dag Hammarskjold Middle 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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School's ranking?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is ranked #621 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dag Hammarskjold Middle School?
579 students attend Dag Hammarskjold Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dag Hammarskjold Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dag Hammarskjold Middle School?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dag Hammarskjold Middle School offer ?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dag Hammarskjold Middle School part of?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is part of Wallingford School District.
In what neighborhood is Dag Hammarskjold Middle School located?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is located in the Wallingford Center neighborhood of Wallingford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Wallingford Center.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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