Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hamilton Elementary/middle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Elementary/middle's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Elementary/middle is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
80%
33%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Elementary/middle's ranking?
Hamilton Elementary/middle is ranked #775 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hamilton Elementary/middle often compared to?
Hamilton Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Garrett Heights Elementary/middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary/middle?
850 students attend Hamilton Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hamilton Elementary/middle students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary/middle?
Hamilton Elementary/middle has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary/middle offer ?
Hamilton Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Elementary/middle part of?
Hamilton Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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