Hamden School District
School District · Hamden, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#126 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,869
+$3,864 vs Connecticut median
District size
5,455 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Hamden School District ranks #126 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Hamden School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Woods School (7.2/10), Helen Street School (7.0/10), and Hamden Middle School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hamden School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hamden School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hamden School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Woods School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Helen Street School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hamden Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Spring Glen School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Shepherd Glen School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Dunbar Hill School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Ridge Hill School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Hamden High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Church Street School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Bear Path School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hamden School District
Hamden School District is a Hamden, Connecticut school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,455 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $28,869 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Hamden School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Woods School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Hamden School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hamden School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hamden School District with test data.
Schools in Hamden School District
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Hamden
- Total Enrollment
- 5,455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 431
- District spending per student
- $28,869NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamden School District?
Hamden School District has 10 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hamden School District?
The average composite rating for Hamden School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hamden School District?
Hamden School District's district-level spending was $28,869 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamden School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hamden School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hamden School District?
West Woods School is the highest-rated school in Hamden School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Hamden School District?
Across schools in Hamden School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hamden School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Hamden School District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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