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6.2 avg / 10

Meriden School District

School District · Meriden, Connecticut

Students: 8,789
Teachers (FTE): 586

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,082

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#82 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,082

$3,923 vs Connecticut median

District size

8,789 students

Much larger than Connecticut median

About Meriden School District

Meriden School District is a Meriden, Connecticut school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,789 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $21,082 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Meriden School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Francis T. Maloney High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Meriden School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 45.7%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Meriden School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.4%
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ELA Proficiency 45.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Meriden School District with test data.

District Details

City
Meriden
Total Enrollment
8,789
Teachers (FTE)
586
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Meriden School District?

Meriden School District has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Meriden School District?

The average composite rating for Meriden School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Meriden School District?

Meriden School District spends $21,082 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Meriden School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Meriden School District is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Meriden School District?

Francis T. Maloney High School is the highest-rated school in Meriden School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Meriden School District?

Across schools in Meriden School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Meriden School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?

Meriden School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 13 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
33.4%
ELA Proficiency
45.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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