Sierra Madre Elementary School vs. Hamilton Elementary School
Should I attend Sierra Madre Elementary School or Hamilton 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
Sierra Madre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Madre Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
585 students
507 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
78
92
Grade 1 Students
92
78
Grade 2 Students
97
90
Grade 3 Students
123
77
Grade 4 Students
99
90
Grade 5 Students
96
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
14%
% Hispanic
25%
43%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
51%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
14%