Serving 460 students in grades 5-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Hamilton school district, encompassing approximately 277.8 square miles in Hamilton, MT. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
Hamilton Middle School is ranked #481 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corvallis 7-8, Darby School, Lone Rock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
460 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hamilton Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
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 Hamilton K-12 Schools.
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