Below Average
#1465 of 1,851 schools in VA
Hamilton Holmes Middle
Middle School · King William County Public Schools · King William, VA
A King William County Public Schools middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18444 King William Road, King William, VA 23086
- Math 52% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Holmes Middle score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamilton Holmes Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average483/100K
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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
$82,244
Median home value
$290,700
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
King William County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Holmes Middle is listed in King William County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Holmes Middle
Hamilton Holmes Middle is a public middle school in King William, VA, part of King William County Public Schools, serving approximately 463 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,465 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Holmes Middle
What grades does Hamilton Holmes Middle serve?
Hamilton Holmes Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hamilton Holmes Middle?
Hamilton Holmes Middle has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Holmes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Holmes Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Holmes Middle rank in VA?
Hamilton Holmes Middle ranks #1,465 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Hamilton Holmes Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Holmes Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Hamilton Holmes Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Holmes Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hamilton Holmes Middle a charter school?
No, Hamilton Holmes Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Holmes Middle a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Holmes Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Holmes Middle?
43.2% of students at Hamilton Holmes Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- King William County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (804) 769-3434
- Area population (ZIP 23086)
- 3,560
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 23086; 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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