Hamilton Middle School ranked #433 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #666 in 2019 but showing fluctuations over the past decade; it is positioned in the top 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 29% in 2023, slightly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 55%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 45–49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 488 students in 2021 to 452 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose sharply from 46% in 2021 to 60% in 2023, indicating increasing socioeconomic need; minority enrollment constituted approximately 20% of the student body.
The school serves grades 5 through 8 with a total enrollment of 452 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, improving from a ratio of 20:1 in 2021.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 463 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#433 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
Hamilton Middle School is ranked #433 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield 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 30% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
463 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hamilton Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
Hamilton Middle School is part of Marion County School District.
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