Hamilton West-watson vs. Hamilton East - Steinert
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton West-watson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Hamilton East - Steinert ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,280 students
1,447 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#841 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Graduation Rate
88%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
322
363
Grade 10 Students
306
329
Grade 11 Students
295
325
Grade 12 Students
284
347
Ungraded Students
73
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
48%
23%
% Black
18%
12%
% White
29%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
