Lake Hamilton Junior High School
Lake Hamilton Junior High School serves 681 students in grades 8-9.
Lake Hamilton Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Hamilton Junior High School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Hamilton Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Hamilton Junior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 998 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
4%
20%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Hamilton Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Hamilton Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Junior High School?
681 students attend Lake Hamilton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lake Hamilton Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Hamilton Junior High School?
Lake Hamilton Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Hamilton Junior High School offer ?
Lake Hamilton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Hamilton Junior High School part of?
Lake Hamilton Junior High School is part of Lake Hamilton School District.
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