Hamilton Primary School

9 Hamilton Lane
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hamilton Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hamilton Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hamilton Primary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
502 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Hamilton Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Primary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#71 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Hamilton Primary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hamilton Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
46%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
38%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hamilton Primary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Hamilton Primary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamilton Primary School's ranking?
Hamilton Primary School is ranked #71 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hamilton Primary School often compared to?
Hamilton Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crim Primary School, Van Holten Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Primary School?
502 students attend Hamilton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hamilton Primary School students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Primary School?
Hamilton Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hamilton Primary School offer ?
Hamilton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hamilton Primary School part of?
Hamilton Primary School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.

School Reviews

5   2/3/2014
Nice school, much better than private ones. They have AI classes (academically independent for gifted and talented children) and, therefore, they have a lot of smart students. Principal is very open-minded, ready to take an extra step to make this place better.
- Posted by Parent - va
5   1/24/2014
It's a great school lot of fun friends teachers they're all friendly just when you're in 4th grade like me you just want to go to Hillside intermediate school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Patty
5   9/26/2013
The school is great, they have AI (Academically Independent) classes and many families buy houses in Bridgewater because of this. However, I have to say that there is a lack of youth clubs, extracurricular activities and competitions/olympiads comparing to other schools in the area. If your kid is above average and you want him/her to take part of any science/math/English competition, you have to take care of it by yourself. Just spoke to a few parents and they agree with me. It's a pity because there are some great students in Hamilton who should proudly represent their school but they don't have this opportunity (for example the Hamilton Academically Independent student won the 2013 International Math Competition). Nice teachers, great kids but if you would like your child to learn more than the state requires him/her to learn and have an opportunity to take part in the competitions, find a better school.
- Posted by Parent - va200
5   5/21/2012
I graduated from Hamilton Primary School in 1997. At the time, Hamilton hosted Grades K-3 (just before I entered Kindergarten, it hosted K-4...as of 2011, it hosts K-4 yet again), and was very strong academically. The students, teachers, administrators, and parents cared a great deal about maintaining a positive academic environment. As a teacher now, I can only hope Hamilton still has that reputation, and if it does - I would recommend it strongly to both prospective students and teachers alike.
- Posted by Teacher - kasbo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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