- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hamden Middle School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090186000342 · Hamden, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 11.3:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden High School (1,609 students)
Hamden Middle School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hamden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamden High Sc
Hamden High School
1,609 students
- This school
Hamden Middle School
845 students
- Bear Path Scho 385
Bear Path School
385 students
- Spring Glen Sc 347
Spring Glen School
347 students
- Church Street 334
Church Street School
334 students
- Ridge Hill Sch 321
Ridge Hill School
321 students
What this shows Hamden Middle School reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamden Middle School compares
Hamden Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Hamden School District reports $26,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.