Patrick Hamilton Middle School (Closed 2009)

Serving 412 students in grades 5-6, 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
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Black
14%
18%
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White
68%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Patrick Hamilton Middle School?
412 students attend Patrick Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Patrick Hamilton Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Hamilton Middle School?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patrick Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Patrick Hamilton Middle School part of?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School is part of Dowagiac Union School District.

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