Hamilton East - Steinert vs. Hamilton West-watson
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton East - Steinert ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Hamilton West-watson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,447 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton East - Steinert ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,280 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton West-watson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,447 students
1,280 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#841 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1216 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
363
322
Grade 10 Students
329
306
Grade 11 Students
325
295
Grade 12 Students
347
284
Ungraded Students
83
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
48%
% Black
12%
18%
% White
59%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%