Bear Path School vs Spring Glen School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 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
Spring Glen School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students
| Measure | Bear Path School Hamden, Connecticut | Spring Glen School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #238 of 596 | #142 of 596 |
| National rank | #7755 of 50,301 | #2966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 385 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Glen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 75.3).
- •Spring Glen School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Spring Glen School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Spring Glen School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 35.1%).
- •Spring Glen School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Bear Path School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 347.
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 Spring Glen School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Glen School ranks higher (83.9 vs 75.3 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 Spring Glen School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Path School: 385. Spring Glen School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Path School and Spring Glen School rank in Connecticut?
Bear Path School is 238th of 596 and Spring Glen School is 142nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).