For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 171 students in Hamilton, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton, MO are New York Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hamilton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New York Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6061 Ne State Rte U
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton, MO include New York Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public middle schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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