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Hamilton Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,940 students in Hamilton Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Hamilton Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
2,940 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Hamilton Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
358 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
12%
17%
# White Students
2,113 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
72%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
136
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
232
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
218
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
210
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
285
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
256
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,278 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,577
$17,144
Spending / Student
$11,278
$17,092
Best Hamilton Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: K-3
| 866 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 4-6
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
775 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: PK
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,940 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District is ranked #413 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (top 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 Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Local School District?
72% of Hamilton Local School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Hamilton Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,278 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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