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#473 of 990 schools in CT

Top 48% in state

Francis T. Maloney High School

High School · Meriden School District · Meriden, CT

A Meriden School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

121 Gravel St., Meriden, CT 06450

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation29%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$21,082
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Francis T. Maloney High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Francis T. Maloney High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,823/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meriden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,961

Median home value

$220,400

Median rent

$1,267/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
29% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·0 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
11 boys'·8 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Midstate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.0 mi169Compare →
Meliora AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2private2–121.7 mi44Compare →
Orville H. Platt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–122.8 mi1,184Compare →
H. C. Wilcox Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–123.0 mi738Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Meriden School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 13
District spending per student
$21,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Francis T. Maloney High School is listed in Meriden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Francis T. Maloney High School

Francis T. Maloney High School is a public high school in Meriden, CT, part of Meriden School District, serving approximately 1,301 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 990 schools in CT.

State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Francis T. Maloney High School

What grades does Francis T. Maloney High School serve?

Francis T. Maloney High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Francis T. Maloney High School?

Francis T. Maloney High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis T. Maloney High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Francis T. Maloney High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Francis T. Maloney High School rank in CT?

Francis T. Maloney High School ranks #473 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Francis T. Maloney High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Francis T. Maloney High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Francis T. Maloney High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis T. Maloney High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Francis T. Maloney High School a charter school?

No, Francis T. Maloney High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Francis T. Maloney High School a Title I school?

No, Francis T. Maloney High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis T. Maloney High School?

72.6% of students at Francis T. Maloney High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 06450)
35,896
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06450; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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