Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patrick Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patrick Hamilton Elementary serves the southern part of Dowagiac, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 15.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick Hamilton Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2438 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
18%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
52%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #2438 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Patrick Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justus Gage Elementary School, Kincheloe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Patrick Hamilton Elementary School?
224 students attend Patrick Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Patrick Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick Hamilton Elementary School?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Patrick Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patrick Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School is part of Dowagiac Union School District.
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