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Best Schools in 06517, CT
06517, CT has 12 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,566 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 06517 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 06517, CT
The top high schools in 06517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamden High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1672 Students
2. Wilbur Cross High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
3. The Bridge At Aces
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Area Cooperative Educational Services • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in 06517, CT
The top middle schools in 06517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamden School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 811 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 06517, CT
The top elementary schools in 06517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Glen School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 370 Students
2. Shepherd Glen School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students
3. Ridge Hill School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamden School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
4. Clinton Avenue School
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Projected Test Scores
New Haven School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 450 Students
5. St Rita School
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Projected Test Scores
St Rita School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 338 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 06517, CT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
06517, CT has a total population of 15,554 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 06517, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 06517, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 06517, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 06517, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 06517, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 06517, CT
How many schools are in 06517, CT?
06517, CT has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,566 students in total.
How do schools in 06517 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 06517 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 06517 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 06517?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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