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Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School

Elementary School · Weymouth

400 Union Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Enrollment

351

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#796 of 1,793

In South Weymouth

#1 of 2

public schools

In district

#4 of 11

Weymouth

Equity

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School

6.6/10

Elementary School in South Weymouth · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School

Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School is a public elementary school in South Weymouth, MA, part of Weymouth. Thomas W.

Hamilton Primary School serves approximately 351 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts above district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,436
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School — Students at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 58.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
41.8% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 56.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 72 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
63.3%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47.5%
ELA
56.3%
2022
Math
50.3%
ELA
48%
2023
Math
68%
ELA
54.7%
2024
Math
57.7%
ELA
46.3%
2025
Math
54.3%
ELA
49.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School Compares

See how Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
56th percentile in MA
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
5.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.5%

Location

400 Union Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Phelps Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Rockland), which scores notably higher. Another option is Beaver Brook Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Abington), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ralph Talbot (rated 6.0/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in South Weymouth, see our South Weymouth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Ralph Talbot South Weymouth 0.7 mi 6.0
Weymouth High School Weymouth 1.2 mi 6.0
Thomas V Nash Weymouth 1.8 mi 5.6
FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Weymouth 1.9 mi 5.4
William Seach Weymouth 2.2 mi 3.6
FUSION HINGHAM Hingham 1.8 mi
OLD COLONY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hingham 2.0 mi 5.3
Phelps Elementary School Rockland 2.7 mi 8.0
Rockland Senior High Rockland 2.7 mi 7.0
John W Rogers Middle Rockland 2.7 mi 6.1
Frederick C Murphy Weymouth 3.0 mi 4.7
Beaver Brook Elementary Abington 3.3 mi 7.5
ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Abington 3.4 mi 4.2
THE ACCORD SCHOOL Norwell 2.6 mi
Abington Early Education Program Abington 3.3 mi 3.3
Hingham Middle School Hingham 2.7 mi 8.6
Abington High Abington 3.4 mi 5.1
Abington Middle School Abington 3.4 mi 5.1
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Hingham 2.7 mi 4.4
Woodsdale Elementary School Abington 3.1 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02190 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,024

Median Home Value

$554,900

Median Rent

$2,012/mo

Population

19,029

College Educated

47.5%

Homeownership

69.7%

Avg Commute

36.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Median Age

40.8

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School Rating
Abraham Lincoln Lowell, MA 6.6
Beatrice H Wood Elementary Plainville, MA 6.6
C.T. Douglas Elementary School Acton, MA 6.6
Charles C Cashman Elementary Amesbury, MA 6.6
Clyde Reeves Woburn, MA 6.6
Douglas Primary School Douglas, MA 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School

What grades does Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School serve?

Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School?

Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School rank in MA?

Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School ranks #796 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School a charter school?

No, Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School a Title I school?

No, Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%

District

Weymouth
District Enrollment
5,641
Schools in District
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,436
District Rank
#4 of 11

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