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6.6 avg / 10

Hamilton School District

School District · Sussex, Wisconsin

Students: 5,119
Teachers (FTE): 314
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,215

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

How this district compares

Wisconsin rank

#168 of 379

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Wisconsin avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,215

$1,677 vs Wisconsin median

District size

5,119 students

Much larger than Wisconsin median

About Hamilton School District

Hamilton School District is a Sussex, Wisconsin school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,119 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $13,215 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Hamilton School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Silver Spring Intermediate, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Hamilton School District students show an average math proficiency of 74.7% and ELA proficiency of 71.2%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Hamilton School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 74.7%
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ELA Proficiency 71.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hamilton School District with test data.

District Details

City
Sussex
Total Enrollment
5,119
Teachers (FTE)
314
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hamilton School District?

Hamilton School District has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hamilton School District?

The average composite rating for Hamilton School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hamilton School District?

Hamilton School District spends $13,215 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hamilton School District is 16.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hamilton School District?

Silver Spring Intermediate is the highest-rated school in Hamilton School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Hamilton School District?

Across schools in Hamilton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hamilton School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?

Hamilton School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
74.7%
ELA Proficiency
71.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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