Meriden School District
- 22 LIBERTY ST
- MERIDEN, CT 06450
- (203) 630-4171
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77.5% | 82.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,532 | $14,642 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.7 | 11.7 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,611 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 677 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,611 | 12.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 327 |
| Kindergarten Students | 649 |
| 1st Grade Students | 685 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 668 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 687 |
| 4th Grade Students | 689 |
| 5th Grade Students | 699 |
| 6th Grade Students | 512 |
| 7th Grade Students | 581 |
| 8th Grade Students | 522 |
| 9th Grade Students | 744 |
| 10th Grade Students | 569 |
| 11th Grade Students | 530 |
| 12th Grade Students | 499 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 210 |
| Hispanic | 3,741 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,131 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,255 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,337 |
| Female | 4,024 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 677 | 12.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 444 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 198 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 10 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 168 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 23 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 355 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 46 |
| School Administrators | - |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 40 |
| Student Support Services | 19 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 244 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $132,706,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $51,754,000 | 39.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $50,271,000 | 37.9% |
| Other School Systems | $152,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $1,247,000 | 0.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $44,000 | 0.03% |
| Private Contributions | $27,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| Total State Revenues | $73,230,000 | 55.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $40,400,000 | 30.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $11,394,000 | 8.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,797,000 | 1.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $75,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch Programs | $81,000 | 0.06% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $2,777,000 | 2.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $944,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $6,994,000 | 5.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $8,768,000 | 6.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,722,000 | 5.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,563,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,011,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $554,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $52,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $15,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $167,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $152,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,980,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $228,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $119,288,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $74,303,000 | 62.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $40,673,000 | 34.1% |
| Student Support | $8,871,000 | 6.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,554,000 | 1.2% |
| General Administration Support | $4,812,000 | 3.6% |
| School Administration Support | $5,566,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,937,000 | 9.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,792,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $2,141,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,312,000 | 3.6% |
| Food Services | $3,563,000 | 2.7% |
| Enterprise Operations | $749,000 | 0.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 77.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 529 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 64 | 2.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Meriden School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 8,611
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 677
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCHOOL | ||||
426 West Main St
Meriden, CT Public | PK-5 | 458 | 14.8 |  Review This School |
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| CASIMIR PULASKI SCHOOL | ||||
100 Clearview Ave
Meriden, CT Public | PK-5 | 680 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| FRANCIS T. MALONEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
121 Gravel St
Meriden, CT Public | 9-12 | 1,228 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| HANOVER SCHOOL | ||||
208 Main St
Meriden, CT Public | PK-5 | 553 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| ISRAEL PUTNAM SCHOOL | ||||
133 Parker Ave
Meriden, CT Public | PK-5 | 544 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| JOHN BARRY SCHOOL | ||||
124 Columbia St
Meriden, CT Public | PK-5 | 522 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
164 Centennial Ave
Meriden, CT Public | 6-8 | 742 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| NATHAN HALE SCHOOL | ||||
277 Atkins St Extension
Meriden, CT Public | KG-5 | 610 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| ORVILLE H. PLATT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
220 Coe Ave
Meriden, CT Public | 9-12 | 1,114 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| ROGER SHERMAN SCHOOL | ||||
64 North Pearl St
Meriden, CT Public | PK-5 | 526 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| THOMAS HOOKER SCHOOL | ||||
 70 Overlook Rd
Meriden, CT Public | KG-5 | 511 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1225 North Broad St
Meriden, CT Public | 6-8 | 873 | 11.4 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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