Hamilton Community Schools School District

4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419-9604
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hamilton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,818 students in Hamilton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hamilton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,818 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Hamilton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#139 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hamilton Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
20 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,456 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
279
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
237
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
195
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
202
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,665 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,015
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hamilton Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,665
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hamilton Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hamilton Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandyview Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5372
Grades: PK-4
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Grades: PK-4
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Bentheim Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Grades: K-12
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Star Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3846 58th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Flex
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Grades: K-12
| 483 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,818 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District is ranked #168 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Community Schools School District?
87% of Hamilton Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hamilton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,665 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,818 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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