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#796 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 44% in state
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School
Elementary School · Weymouth · South Weymouth, MA
A Weymouth elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Union Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190
- Math 54% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 72 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,024
Median home value
$554,900
Median rent
$2,012/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02190; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph TalbotEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Thomas V NashEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Old Colony Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Weymouth
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School is listed in Weymouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School is a public elementary school in South Weymouth, MA, part of Weymouth, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (781) 335-2122
- Area population (ZIP 02190)
- 19,029
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02190; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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