Serving 471 students in grades 5-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 471 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
Hamilton Middle School is ranked #492 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Darby School, Lone Rock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
471 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hamilton Middle School students are White, 7% 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 Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
Hamilton Middle School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District.
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