Hamilton Elementary School vs. Dry Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Hamilton Elementary School or Dry Creek Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overall Rank
Dry Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
362 students
313 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1632 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
6
Kindergarten Students
62
48
Grade 1 Students
65
43
Grade 2 Students
41
41
Grade 3 Students
43
46
Grade 4 Students
47
39
Grade 5 Students
53
48
Grade 6 Students
51
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
17%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
74%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
17%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%