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Nathan Hale School in Meriden Named 2026 Blue Ribbon School
May 20, 2026
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker announced that six schools in the state have been selected by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) as 2026 Connecticut Blue Ribbon Schools in recognition of demonstrating high levels of academic excellence, creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, and advance strong outcomes for all students. They include: Great Oak Elementary School in Oxford; Nathan Hale School in Meriden; New Lebanon School in Greenwich; Ridgefield High School in Ridgefield; Webster Hill School in West Hartford; Western Connecticut Academy of International Studies Elementary Magnet School in Danbury.Nathan Hale School (Meriden): Exemplary High Performing and Achievement Gap Closing - Nathan Hale School is one of 8 elementary schools serving the Meriden community. There are 463 students enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. The majority of students (83.8 %) are students with high needs. Since 2018-19, Nathan Hale School has earned School of Distinction status four times. In 2024-25, the school earned its highest accountability index to date by earning 84.4% of possible points. This placed Nathan Hale among the top 10% of elementary and middle schools statewide. This level of performance was driven in part by ELA and math achievement for all students and students with high needs being the highest reported for this school since initial implementation of Smarter Balanced in 2014-15. In terms of academic growth, Nathan Hale School achieved distinction in every available category. Nathan Hale joins John Barry School (2019) and Israel Putnam School (2024) as the third Meriden school earning the Blue Ribbon School award over the last ten years. This is a point of pride for the district. Meriden's efforts during this time to adjust its master schedule, implement additional accountability and support for teachers, and align efforts across schools has paid dividends.
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