Summary:
The 06514 zip code of Hamden, Connecticut is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from grades K-6. These schools display a wide range of academic performance, with Bear Path School standing out as a high-performing outlier, while other schools like Shepherd Glen School and Church Street School struggle to meet state and district averages.
Bear Path School consistently outperforms the other schools and the Hamden School District in most test score categories, particularly in 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Bear Path School has a relatively lower chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and spends the least per student ($19,810) among the 5 schools. In contrast, Shepherd Glen School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 66.56%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and its test scores are below the district and state averages in several grade levels.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student demographics, play a crucial role in student outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and the correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance could be important steps in improving student achievement across the Hamden School District.
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