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#1033 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 32% in state

Hamilton Virtual School

School · Hamilton Community Schools · Hamilton, MI

A Hamilton Community Schools school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

4815 136TH AVE, Hamilton, MI 49419

  • Math 42% vs MI 33% (2022)
  • Reading 42% vs MI 47% (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-2.56 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$13,056
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Hamilton Virtual School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
33%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
47%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

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

Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton Virtual 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average567/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.5 AP courses·3 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hamilton Community Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 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 Virtual School is listed in Hamilton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton Virtual School

Hamilton Virtual School is a public school in Hamilton, MI, part of Hamilton Community Schools, serving approximately 151 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton Virtual School

What grades does Hamilton Virtual School serve?

Hamilton Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Hamilton Virtual School?

Hamilton Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Virtual School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Virtual School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton Virtual School rank in MI?

Hamilton Virtual School ranks #1,033 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hamilton Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Virtual School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Virtual School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Hamilton Virtual School a charter school?

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

Is Hamilton Virtual School a Title I school?

No, Hamilton Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Virtual School?

43.7% of students at Hamilton Virtual 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 – 12th
Enrollment
151
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Allegan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 49419)
8,730
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
39
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.
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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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