Lake Hamilton Middle School

120 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 720 students in grades 6-7, Lake Hamilton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-7
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Hamilton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake Hamilton Middle School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lake Hamilton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Hamilton Middle School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#460 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Hamilton Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lake Hamilton Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lake Hamilton Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
79%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Hamilton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Hamilton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Hamilton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
Lake Hamilton Middle School is ranked #460 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lake Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
Lake Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Middle School?
720 students attend Lake Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lake Hamilton Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Middle School?
Lake Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Lake Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Hamilton Middle School part of?
Lake Hamilton Middle School is part of Lake Hamilton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-7
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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