Serving 445 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Holmes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton Holmes Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire King William, VA school district, covering approximately 279 square miles and typically requiring a 20-30 minute drive for families living within the area. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 11.2 miles, with the furthest point being 18.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Holmes Middle School's student population of 445 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Hamilton Holmes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Holmes Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1256 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Holmes Middle School's ranking?
Hamilton Holmes Middle School is ranked #1256 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hamilton Holmes Middle School often compared to?
Hamilton Holmes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acquinton Elementary School, King William High School, West Point Middle/high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Holmes Middle School?
445 students attend Hamilton Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hamilton Holmes Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Holmes Middle School?
Hamilton Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamilton Holmes Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hamilton Holmes Middle School part of?
Hamilton Holmes Middle School is part of King William County School District.
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