Dunbar Hill School vs Hamden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
271 students
Hamden Middle School
Hamden · Public middle · Grades 7–8
845 students
| Measure | Dunbar Hill School Hamden, Connecticut | Hamden Middle School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 596 | #123 of 178 |
| National rank | #27813 of 50,301 | #6601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 271 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 46.1).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 51.7%).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •Hamden Middle School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 271.
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 Dunbar Hill School better than Hamden Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamden Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 46.1 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 Dunbar Hill School and Hamden Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Hill School: 271. Hamden Middle School: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Hill School and Hamden Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Dunbar Hill School is 437th of 596 and Hamden Middle School is 123rd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).