SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

35%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

45%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Hamden Middle School Underperforms Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

27%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

43%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

34%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

27%
37%

ELA Proficiency

43%
49%

Science Proficiency

34%
45%

CT Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
5%

AP Computer Science

0%
2%

AP Math

0%
4%

CT Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

21.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

14.56 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$120,995

CT Average: $108,836

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

CT Average: 5.7%

Median Home value

$306,863

CT Average: $393,792

Median Rent

$1,743 /mo

CT Average: $1,640

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

94.4%

CT Average: 91.0%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

11:1

CT Average: 11:1

Number of Teachers

91

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$98,674

Average for all teachers in Hamden School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

270:1

CT Average: 276:1

Number of Support Staff

15

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

3

Nurses:

2

Social Workers:

3

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

4

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

CT Average: 99%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

91%

CT Average: 85%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

182

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

63

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

677

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

9

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

9

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

3

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$18266 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$8.79

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

29%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6%

Black

33%

Latino

24%

Multiracial

7%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

95%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

3%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

16%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to Hamden Middle School

Explore nearby middle schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

North Haven Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Distance: 2.7 mi
Amity Middle School: Bethany

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Distance: 5.5 mi
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Distance: 6.2 mi
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 6.4 mi
North Branford Intermediate School

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Distance: 6.6 mi
Joseph Melillo Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 6.9 mi
Amity Middle School: Orange

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 7.2 mi
James H. Moran Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Distance: 8.4 mi
Dodd Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 9.1 mi
Long River Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Distance: 9.2 mi