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#424 of 990 schools in CT
Top 43% in state
Ridge Hill School
Elementary School · Hamden School District · Hamden, CT
A Hamden School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
120 Carew Rd., Hamden, CT 06517
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge Hill School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridge Hill 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamden), 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
$97,154
Median home value
$313,000
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden Hall Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| St Rita SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Whitney Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| St Thomas's Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hamden School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $28,869NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridge Hill School is listed in Hamden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge Hill School
Ridge Hill School is a public elementary school in Hamden, CT, part of Hamden School District, serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge Hill School
What grades does Ridge Hill School serve?
Ridge Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ridge Hill School?
Ridge Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Hill School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge Hill School rank in CT?
Ridge Hill School ranks #424 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Ridge Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Ridge Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge Hill School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridge Hill School a charter school?
No, Ridge Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge Hill School a Title I school?
No, Ridge Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge Hill School?
53.7% of students at Ridge Hill 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (203) 407-2035
- Area population (ZIP 06517)
- 14,867
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
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 06517; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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