Hamilton Middle School
- Hamilton Middle School serves 792 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Hamilton Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Hamilton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hamilton Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 792 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hamilton Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #225 out of 2029 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 66% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison Metropolitan School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamilton Middle School is West High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Spring Harbor Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Van Hise Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Madison Van Hise Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 408 students
0.1 miles
4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608)204-4800 0.1 K-5 408 - Madison Midvale Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 446 students
0.8 miles
502 Caromar Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608)204-6700 0.8 PK-2 446 - Madison Stephens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
1.0 miles
120 S Rosa Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608)204-1900 1.0 PK-5 578 - Madison Spring Harbor Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 265 students
1.2 miles
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608)204-1100 1.2 6-8 265 - Madison Crestwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 344 students
1.3 miles
5930 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608)204-1120 1.3 PK-5 344
School Reviews
| 5 I love Hamilton; I went here when I was a middle schooler. It has such a great environment, and every teacher was so loving and kind. - Posted by Parent - Adam Levantres |
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