Hamilton Middle School
- Hamilton Middle School serves 359 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hamilton Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
- Hamilton Middle School's student population of 359 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 359 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hamilton Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #452 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 11% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 89% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hamilton K-12 Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamilton Middle School is Hamilton High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Corvallis 7-8 (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hamilton Washington School Grades: PK-1 | 236 students
0.2 miles
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144 0.2 PK-1 236 - Hamilton Daly School Grades: 2-5 | 415 students
0.7 miles
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122 0.7 2-5 415 - Hamilton Hamilton High School Grades: 9-12 | 486 students
0.8 miles
327 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060 0.8 9-12 486 - Corvallis Corvallis 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 211 students
5.2 miles
1045 Main
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3007 5.2 7-8 211 - Corvallis Corvallis High School Grades: 9-12 | 493 students
5.2 miles
1045 Main
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3201 5.2 9-12 493
School Reviews
| 5 This school has some of the best teachers! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jade |
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