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Nathan Hale School

277 Atkins St. Ext.
Meriden, CT 06450
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nathan Hale 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 34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 77% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (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

Nathan Hale 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
Nathan Hale School's student population of 523 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale School is 0.61, 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)
#551 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nathan Hale School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nathan Hale 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.
47%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nathan Hale 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.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nathan Hale 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nathan Hale School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nathan Hale School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nathan Hale School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Nathan Hale School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nathan Hale 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
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale School's ranking?
Nathan Hale School is ranked #551 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale School?
523 students attend Nathan Hale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Nathan Hale School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale School?
Nathan Hale School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale School offer ?
Nathan Hale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale School part of?
Nathan Hale School is part of Meriden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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