Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton Middle School serves 792 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 equal to the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 792 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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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 0.54, 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 Testing Rank | #152 out of 2025 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 12% |
| Black | 6% | 9% |
| White | 66% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Madison Van Hise Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 408 students10
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 Math: 49% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 578 students10
1.0 miles
120 S Rosa Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1900 1 PK-5 578 - Madison Spring Harbor Middle School Magnet School
Math: 45% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 265 students10
1.2 miles
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1100 1.2 6-8 265 - Madison Crestwood Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 344 students10
1.3 miles
5930 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1120 1.3 PK-5 344
School Reviews
| 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. - Posted by Parent - Adam Levantres |
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