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Meriden School District

Connecticut · Public School District
13
Schools
8,028
Students
$22,334
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
76.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+24pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Meriden School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 8,028 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,334 is above average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Franklin SchoolPK–05354
Casimir Pulaski SchoolKG–05576
Hanover SchoolPK–05427
Israel Putnam SchoolKG–05500
John Barry SchoolPK–05472
Nathan Hale SchoolPK–05523
Roger Sherman SchoolPK–05475
Thomas Hooker SchoolPK–05354
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edison Middle School06–08665
Lincoln Middle School06–08688
Washington Middle School06–08622
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Francis T. Maloney High School09–121,264
Orville H. Platt High School09–121,108
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,334+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
31%
State
54.9%
Local (property tax)
30.9%
Federal
14.2%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (31%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,028
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,334 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meriden School District?
Meriden School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,028 students.
What is the graduation rate for Meriden School District?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Meriden School District spend per student?
Meriden School District spends $22,334 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Meriden School District?
77% of students in Meriden School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Meriden School District?
No, Meriden School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Meriden School District serve?
Meriden School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Meriden School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Meriden School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.