Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton Middle School serves 725 students in grades 6-8.
Hamilton Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 725 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,025 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 2025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
6%
9%
White
62%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Reviews
3 4/29/2022
ITS SO NICE, HAS GREAT FUNDING AND WAY MORE DIVERISITY THEN MY SCHOOL IF I LIVED IN MADISON I WOULD GO HERE 1000%
5 3/27/2020
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.
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