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#1103 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 35% in state
Hamilton Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton Community Schools · Hamilton, MI
A Hamilton Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4845 136TH AVE, Hamilton, MI 49419
- Math 45% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hamilton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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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
$92,708
Median home value
$301,800
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 151 | 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.
Hamilton Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Middle School is listed in Hamilton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school in Hamilton, MI, part of Hamilton Community Schools, serving approximately 714 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,103 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Middle School
What grades does Hamilton Middle School serve?
Hamilton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Middle School rank in MI?
Hamilton Middle School ranks #1,103 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hamilton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hamilton Middle School a charter school?
No, Hamilton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Middle School?
31.5% of students at Hamilton 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
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (269) 751-4436
- Area population (ZIP 49419)
- 8,730
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 49419; 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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