Serving 566 students in grades 4-5, Lake Hamilton Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Hamilton Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pearcy, AR, encompassing approximately 168.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School's student population of 566 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Hamilton Intermediate School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Hamilton Intermediate School's ranking?
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School is ranked #202 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lake Hamilton Intermediate School often compared to?
Lake Hamilton Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Intermediate School, Lakeside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Intermediate School?
566 students attend Lake Hamilton Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lake Hamilton Intermediate School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Hamilton Intermediate School?
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Hamilton Intermediate School offer ?
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Hamilton Intermediate School part of?
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School is part of Lake Hamilton School District.
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