Summary:
The Hamden School District has only one middle school, Hamden Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 811 students. The school's performance is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science trailing behind. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, the school has maintained a relatively consistent 2-star rating and 144th ranking out of 250 Connecticut middle schools over the past three years.
Hamden Middle School faces socioeconomic challenges, with a 39.46% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed, as the school's proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Mathematics, and NGSS/Science are all below the Hamden School District and state averages.
While the school's resource allocation, with higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, suggests a commitment to supporting student learning, the academic outcomes have not yet reflected the investment. Targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific needs of the student population, particularly in the areas of academic achievement, may be necessary to improve the school's performance and provide a more well-rounded educational experience for the students of Hamden Middle School.
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