Enrollment
845
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamden, CT
Hamden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090186000342
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamden Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamden Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamden Middle School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamden Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamden Middle School
Hamden Middle School is a large middle school in Hamden, Connecticut, enrolling 845 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.6% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 90% of state schools at 845 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 845 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students) and Bear Path School (385 students) alongside Hamden Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamden Middle School compares
Hamden Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 24.4%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Hamden Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamden School District, which includes Hamden Middle School.
$26,766
Per student
+12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hamden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Hill School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hamden Middle School
How many students attend Hamden Middle School?
Hamden Middle School has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamden, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamden Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamden Middle School?
32.6% of students at Hamden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamden Middle School is African American at 31.9% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamden Middle School?
Hamden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamden Middle School rank among public schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamden Middle School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Hamden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamden on the city page.
Is Hamden Middle School a good school?
Hamden Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamden School District?
Besides Hamden Middle School, Hamden School District also operates Hamden High School (1,609 students), Bear Path School (385 students), and Spring Glen School (347 students). See the Hamden School District district page for the complete list.
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