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Hamilton Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,668 students in Hamilton Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hamilton Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
11,668 Students
1,339,592 Students
# Teachers
957 Teachers
115,663 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hamilton Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 650 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
391 Students
138,651 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,464 Students
423,286 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
32%
# Black Students
1,961 Students
196,461 Students
% Black Students
17%
15%
# White Students
4,409 Students
536,186 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
431 Students
37,111 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
776
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
786
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
776
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
777
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
777
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
841
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
785
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
871
98,632
# Students in 8th Grade:
834
100,044
# Students in 9th Grade:
932
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
843
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
876
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
878
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
771
55,397
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,914 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,515 is less than the state median of $26,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$256 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$263 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,914
$27,353
Spending / Student
$22,515
$26,233
Best Hamilton Township Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Robert Frost Drive
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Langtree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 Whatley Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
University Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
645 Paxson Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Yardville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Yardville Allentown Rd
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Mercerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Regina Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 Gropp Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4163
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4163
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Yardville Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3880 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sayen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4164
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4164
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 Elton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1111.
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2145 Yardville Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4162
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4162
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcgalliard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Arena Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4158
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4158
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1313.
Richard C Crockett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2631 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 631-4149
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 631-4149
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1414.
Klockner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Klockner Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1515.
Hamilton East - Steinert
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #1616.
Albert E Grice Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4152
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4152
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #1717.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1818.
Kisthardt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harcourt Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4153
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4153
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #1919.
Hamilton North - Nottingham
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #2020.
George E. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Park Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4169
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4169
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton West-watson
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2720 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4168
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4168
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #2222.
Kuser Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Newkirk Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2323.
Lalor Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Barnt Deklyn Road
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4156
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4156
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Township Public School District?
Hamilton Township Public School District manages 23 public schools serving 11,668 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Township Public School District?
Hamilton Township Public School District is ranked #501 out of 650 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Township Public School District?
38% of Hamilton Township Public School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Township Public School District?
Hamilton Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hamilton Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,515 is less than the state median of $26,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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