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Hamilton K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,590 students in Hamilton K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Hamilton K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
1,590 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.38
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,376 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
87%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
419
# Students in K Grade:
152
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,030 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,606
$15,306
Spending / Student
$12,030
$15,395
Best Hamilton K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Daly School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Grades: K-4
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton K-12 Schools School District?
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,590 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District?
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District is ranked #220 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton K-12 Schools School District?
87% of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District?
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Hamilton K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,030 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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