Best High Schools in Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT has 8 high schools with 6,891 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Meriden score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Meriden meet expectations.

1. Southington High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1945 Students

2. Berlin High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Berlin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students

3. Mark T. Sheehan High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 722 Students

4. Francis T. Maloney High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1264 Students

5. H. C. Wilcox Technical High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Connecticut Technical Education And Career System • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students

6. Orville H. Platt High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1108 Students

Best Middle Schools in Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT has 6 middle schools with 3,831 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Meriden score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Meriden exceed expectations.

1. John F. Kennedy Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students

2. Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Berlin School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students

3. James H. Moran Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students

4. Washington Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students

5. Lincoln Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students

6. Edison Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Meriden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT has 12 elementary schools with 5,485 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Meriden score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Meriden exceed expectations.

1. Derynoski Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southington School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students

2. Thomas Hooker School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students

3. Mary E. Griswold School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Berlin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students

4. Emma Hart Willard School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Berlin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

5. Benjamin Franklin School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students

6. Israel Putnam School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students

7. Hanover School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students

8. Nathan Hale School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

9. Casimir Pulaski School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students

10. Roger Sherman School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Meriden School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Meriden, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Meriden, CT has a total population of 60,190 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Meriden, CT

16,207

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Meriden, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meriden, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meriden, CT.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,687 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Meriden, CT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Southington, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Middletown, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations