Serving 775 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton Middle School serves the south part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 775 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Nurturing the Whole Child, Every Child
School Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1353 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
Hamilton Middle School is ranked #1353 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slavens K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
775 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hamilton Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
Hamilton Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton Middle School located?
Hamilton Middle School is located in the Southeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Southeast.
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