Summary:
The 06517 zip code area of Hamden, Connecticut is home to two elementary schools: Spring Glen School and Ridge Hill School, both part of the Hamden School District. While Spring Glen School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic measures, Ridge Hill School lags behind, highlighting a significant performance gap within the same school district.
Spring Glen School stands out as the higher-performing school, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting stronger test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state. Additionally, Spring Glen has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Ridge Hill School receives a 2-star rating and generally underperforms the district and state in academic areas.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics, with Spring Glen School having a higher percentage of White students and Ridge Hill School serving a more diverse student population. Furthermore, despite Ridge Hill School spending more per student, it has a lower student-teacher ratio, indicating that higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes. These findings suggest the need for the Hamden School District to re-evaluate its resource allocation and support systems to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students within the district.
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