Dunbar Hill School vs Spring Glen School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 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
Spring Glen School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students
| Measure | Dunbar Hill School Hamden, Connecticut | Spring Glen School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #437 of 596 | #142 of 596 |
| National rank | #27813 of 50,301 | #2966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 271 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Glen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 46.1).
- •Spring Glen School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Spring Glen School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Spring Glen School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 51.7%).
- •Spring Glen School is the larger school with 347 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 Spring Glen School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Glen School ranks higher (83.9 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 Spring Glen School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Hill School: 271. Spring Glen School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Hill School and Spring Glen School rank in Connecticut?
Dunbar Hill School is 437th of 596 and Spring Glen School is 142nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).