Hamilton Middle School vs. Plainwell Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Plainwell Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-8
Total Students
731 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1531 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
163
-
Grade 6 Students
174
201
Grade 7 Students
184
199
Grade 8 Students
210
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%