Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton Middle serves the northern part of Long Beach, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 748 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
748 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.33, which is less 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
#6632 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
81%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
Hamilton Middle School is ranked #6632 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindbergh Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
748 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hamilton Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% 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 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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 Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton Middle School located?
Hamilton Middle School is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 11 other public schools located in North Long Beach.
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