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#1101 of 1,823 schools in IN
Hamilton Heights Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton Heights School Corp · Arcadia, IN
A Hamilton Heights School Corp middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
25150 State Road 19, Arcadia, IN 46030
- Math 45% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Heights Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamilton Heights Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low35/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,927
Median home value
$226,000
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hamilton Heights School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Heights Middle School is listed in Hamilton Heights School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Heights Middle School
Hamilton Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Arcadia, IN, part of Hamilton Heights School Corp, serving approximately 721 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,101 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Heights Middle School
What grades does Hamilton Heights Middle School serve?
Hamilton Heights Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hamilton Heights Middle School?
Hamilton Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Heights Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Heights Middle School rank in IN?
Hamilton Heights Middle School ranks #1,101 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Hamilton Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hamilton Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Heights Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hamilton Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Hamilton Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Heights Middle School?
37.0% of students at Hamilton Heights Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 721
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (317) 984-3588
- Area population (ZIP 46030)
- 3,278
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46030; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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