Serving 911 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton Middle serves the northern part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 911 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
911 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2816 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
Hamilton Middle School is ranked #2816 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan, Hamilton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
911 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hamilton Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
Hamilton Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton Middle School located?
Hamilton Middle School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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5 10/10/2025
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