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Hamilton West-watson
High School · Hamilton Township Public School District · Hamilton, NJ
A Hamilton Township Public School District high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2720 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE, Hamilton, NJ 08610
- Math 9% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hamilton West-watson score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2021, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
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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Where Hamilton West-watson 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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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
$87,159
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley School for Exceptional ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upperPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Trenton Central High School - Main CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 10–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,138 | Compare → |
| Hamilton North - NottinghamEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,086 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #23 of 23
- District spending per student
- $22,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton West-watson is listed in Hamilton Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton West-watson
Hamilton West-watson is a public high school in Hamilton, NJ, part of Hamilton Township Public School District, serving approximately 1,427 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,436 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton West-watson
What grades does Hamilton West-watson serve?
Hamilton West-watson serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hamilton West-watson?
Hamilton West-watson has an enrollment of approximately 1,427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton West-watson?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton West-watson is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton West-watson rank in NJ?
Hamilton West-watson ranks #2,436 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hamilton West-watson's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton West-watson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 West-watson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton West-watson has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hamilton West-watson a charter school?
No, Hamilton West-watson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton West-watson a Title I school?
No, Hamilton West-watson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton West-watson?
50.8% of students at Hamilton West-watson 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (609) 631-4168
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08610)
- 33,387
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 08610; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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