Hamilton Middle School vs. Slavens K-8 School
Should I attend Hamilton Middle School or Slavens K-8 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Slavens K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Slavens K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
701 students
732 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#336 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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77
Grade 1 Students
-
82
Grade 2 Students
-
71
Grade 3 Students
-
84
Grade 4 Students
-
91
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
236
85
Grade 7 Students
238
83
Grade 8 Students
227
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
47%
9%
% Black
21%
3%
% White
22%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%