Hamilton School
Tel:
(914) 335-5050
Hamilton School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hamilton School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Hamilton School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hamilton School's student population of 417 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hamilton School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hamilton School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2761 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 27% |
| Black | 48% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mount Vernon School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hamilton School is Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ab Davis Steam High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grimes School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Grimes School Grades: K-6 | 387 students
0.4 miles
58 S 10th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5020 0.4 K-6 387 - Mount Vernon Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts Grades: 9-12 | 749 students
0.4 miles
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740 0.4 9-12 749 - Mount Vernon Columbus School At The Franko Building Grades: PK-6 | 521 students
0.5 miles
455 N High St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2700 0.5 PK-6 521 - Mount Vernon Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 139 students
0.5 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720 0.5 9-12 139 - Mount Vernon Ab Davis Steam High School Grades: 7-9 | 474 students
0.6 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120 0.6 7-9 474
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