Top Rankings
Hamilton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,119 students in Hamilton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Hamilton School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 38% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton School District are Marcy Elementary School, Maple Avenue Elementary School and Silver Spring Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hamilton School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
5,119 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 447 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
74%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,557
$17,038
Spending / Student
$13,140
$17,011
Best Hamilton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Maple Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W240n6059 Maple Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Silver Spring Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N58w22350 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Gr: 5-6 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N59w22490 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Gr: 7-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Lannon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7145 N Lannon Rd
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W220n6151 Town Line Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,564 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W236n7465 Woodside Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 820-1530
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 820-1530
Gr: K-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
W220n6660 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-6190
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-6190
Gr: PK | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,119 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District is ranked #14 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton School District?
74% of Hamilton School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hamilton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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