Hamilton Meadow Park serves 554 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Hamilton Meadow Park placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Meadow Park's student population of 554 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Meadow Park is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hamilton Meadow Park is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2702 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
17%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Meadow Park's ranking?
Hamilton Meadow Park is ranked #2702 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Meadow Park?
554 students attend Hamilton Meadow Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hamilton Meadow Park students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Meadow Park?
Hamilton Meadow Park has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hamilton Meadow Park offer ?
Hamilton Meadow Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hamilton Meadow Park part of?
Hamilton Meadow Park is part of Novato Unified School District.
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