For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 814 students in 06518, CT.
The top ranked public middle school in 06518, CT is Hamden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 06518 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06518, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06518, CT Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamden Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Grades: 7-8
| 814 students
06518, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 06518, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 06518, CT include Hamden Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06518?
1 public middle schools are located in 06518.
What is the racial composition of students in 06518?
06518 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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