Excellent
#169 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Hamilton Elementary School
Elementary School · Troy School District · Troy, MI
A Troy School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5625 Northfield Parkway, Troy, MI 48098
- Math 75% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 82% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hamilton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,781
Median home value
$485,300
Median rent
$1,720/mo
College educated
76.8%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48098; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Martell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Deerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 317 | 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.
Troy School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #8 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Elementary School is listed in Troy School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Troy, MI, part of Troy School District, serving approximately 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Elementary School
What grades does Hamilton Elementary School serve?
Hamilton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary School?
Hamilton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Elementary School rank in MI?
Hamilton Elementary School ranks #169 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hamilton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hamilton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hamilton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Elementary School?
9.4% of students at Hamilton Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (248) 823-4400
- Area population (ZIP 48098)
- 20,658
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 48098; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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