Hamden Middle School vs Ridge Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamden Middle School
Hamden · Public middle · Grades 7–8
845 students
Ridge Road Elementary School
North Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Hamden Middle School Hamden, Connecticut | Ridge Road Elementary School North Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #123 of 178 | #150 of 596 |
| National rank | #6601 of 15,369 | #3359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 845 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 70% |
| city | Hamden | North Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 54.8).
- •Ridge Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 40%).
- •Ridge Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 47%).
- •Ridge Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 48.8%).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.8).
- •Hamden Middle School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 415.
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 Hamden Middle School better than Ridge Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Road Elementary School ranks higher (83.1 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 Hamden Middle School and Ridge Road Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hamden and North Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamden Middle School: 845. Ridge Road Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamden Middle School and Ridge Road Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Hamden Middle School is 123rd of 178 and Ridge Road Elementary School is 150th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).