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Hamden Middle School

PublicGrades 7–8
Hamden, Connecticut · Hamden School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students814
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch51%
Title INo
Hamden
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 426
814
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
51%+7.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Hamden Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Hamden, Connecticut. The school enrolls 814 students. It is part of the Hamden School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictHamden School District
County9170
CityHamden
ZIP06518
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090186000342

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment814
White28.0%
Hispanic / Latino27.6%
Black / African American32.3%
Asian5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races6.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
28.0%
Hispanic
27.6%
Black
32.3%
Asian
5.8%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %51%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)