Bear Path School vs Shepherd Glen School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Path School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students
Shepherd Glen School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
| Measure | Bear Path School Hamden, Connecticut | Shepherd Glen School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 596 | #385 of 596 |
| National rank | #7755 of 50,301 | #21832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 385 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Path School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 54.8).
- •Bear Path School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Bear Path School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Bear Path School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 56.1%).
- •Shepherd Glen School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Bear Path School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 303.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Path School better than Shepherd Glen School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Path School ranks higher (75.3 vs 54.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bear Path School and Shepherd Glen School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Path School: 385. Shepherd Glen School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Path School and Shepherd Glen School rank in Connecticut?
Bear Path School is 238th of 596 and Shepherd Glen School is 385th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).