Hamilton Middle School

Summary:

Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Holland City School District in Hamilton, Michigan. With a student population of 719, the school has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency and maintains a strong 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hamilton Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with its students consistently outpacing the state averages in M-Step/PSAT proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 56.9%, compared to the state average of 44%. Similarly, the school's 6th grade Math proficiency rate was 53.4%, significantly higher than the state average of 31%. This consistent academic excellence has earned Hamilton Middle School a top 20-25% ranking among Michigan middle schools over the past decade.

Beyond its strong academic performance, Hamilton Middle School stands out for its exceptional support for special education students, ranking 30th out of 201 Michigan middle schools in this category with a 4-star rating. Additionally, the school has demonstrated the ability to effectively serve a diverse student population, with a predominantly White student body (88.18%) but strong performance across racial/ethnic subgroups. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hopkins Middle School and Fennville Middle School, Hamilton Middle School consistently outperforms in both academic proficiency and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 4845 136th Ave
       Hamilton, MI  49419-9604


(269) 751-4436

District: Hamilton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,020 Help


Students who attend Hamilton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hamilton High School

Feeder schools for Hamilton Middle School:

Elementary:    Bentheim Elementary School
    Blue Star Elementary School
    Hamilton Elementary School
    Sandyview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details Hamilton Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hamilton Middle School ranks better than 77.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Middle School is $12,020.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Hamilton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Middle School 201st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Hamilton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Community Schools 117th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hamilton Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.83 113th 1545 92.7%
2007 86.35 49th 1565 96.9%
2008 70.32 487th 1577 69.1%
2009 79.27 220th 1589 86.2%
2010 83.48 33rd 1552 97.9%
2011 84.61 51st 1552 96.7%
2012 73.42 381st 1566 75.7%
2013 72.38 395th 1563 74.7%
2014 74.85 341st 1533 77.8%
2015 69.54 454th 1580 71.3%
2016 68.19 441st 1548 71.5%
2017 82.87 169th 1466 88.5%
2018 86.48 158th 1448 89.1%
2019 76.48 285th 1408 79.8%
2021 57.41 418th 1153 63.7%
2022 64.74 412th 1344 69.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.30 25th 403 93.8%
2021 45.36 6th 8 25.0%
2022 61.45 10th 32 68.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.96 149th 1397 89.3%
2019 57.62 426th 1134 62.4%
2021 43.71 423rd 749 43.5%
2022 64.07 316th 1099 71.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.08 229th 1443 84.1%
2019 65.74 351st 1171 70.0%
2021 51.48 398th 902 55.9%
2022 58.81 395th 1106 64.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.56 131st 1446 90.9%
2019 75.77 238th 1196 80.1%
2021 48.12 441st 915 51.8%
2022 58.52 430th 1139 62.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.81 39th 222 82.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.21 182nd 1253 85.5%
2019 73.18 256th 1128 77.3%
2021 55.17 410th 1005 59.2%
2022 59.94 416th 1102 62.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hamilton Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.15 92nd 806 88.6%
2007 83.20 75th 823 90.9%
2008 80.61 110th 839 86.9%
2009 79.70 126th 847 85.1%
2010 83.33 61st 851 92.8%
2011 85.22 46th 858 94.6%
2012 85.04 94th 900 89.6%
2013 77.26 161st 919 82.5%
2014 74.31 192nd 921 79.2%
2015 75.10 178th 919 80.6%
2016 75.21 174th 894 80.5%
2017 73.67 157th 821 80.9%
2018 81.59 129th 838 84.6%
2019 74.13 163rd 792 79.4%
2021 68.64 161st 675 76.1%
2022 73.56 146th 776 81.2%
2023 80.63 127th 883 85.6%
2024 70.79 201st 897 77.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.73 60th 377 84.1%
2019 71.45 15th 76 80.3%
2021 66.84 6th 19 68.4%
2022 70.17 20th 70 71.4%
2023 57.63 61st 199 69.3%
2024 70.29 30th 201 85.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.05 100th 815 87.7%
2019 66.13 162nd 672 75.9%
2021 47.45 247th 523 52.8%
2022 75.28 99th 691 85.7%
2023 76.11 112th 825 86.4%
2024 61.05 252nd 836 69.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.23 151st 794 81.0%
2019 69.03 163rd 658 75.2%
2021 56.23 175th 521 66.4%
2022 69.56 140th 657 78.7%
2023 82.96 93rd 770 87.9%
2024 71.11 156th 771 79.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.24 115th 797 85.6%
2019 72.55 132nd 639 79.3%
2021 69.28 118th 540 78.1%
2022 69.49 142nd 658 78.4%
2023 71.51 164th 776 78.9%
2024 63.70 228th 786 71.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.11 92nd 266 65.4%
2023 48.21 123rd 246 50.0%
2024 44.25 138th 257 46.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.29 138th 678 79.6%
2019 67.62 167th 624 73.2%
2021 67.56 141st 577 75.6%
2022 68.51 153rd 638 76.0%
2023 74.87 132nd 688 80.8%
2024 62.46 210th 701 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Open Quote Think twice before sending your child here!!
"Personal Experience with Exceptional Results" is the motto. This could not be further from the truth. This is a one size fits all school. If you don't fit the mold they have no other way to teach or help you!!
Be prepared to fail math. The math program at this school is a disaster and will leave your child unprepared for the future! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hamilton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 579 0 22 27 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2003 579 0 22 27 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2004 549 1 15 28 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2005 559 0 8 32 3 n/a n/a 0 602
2006 565 3 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2007 587 6 1 8 15 n/a n/a 1 618
2008 555 6 2 21 11 n/a n/a 1 596
2009 571 5 6 22 2 n/a n/a 0 606
2010 566 2 7 20 3 n/a n/a 1 599
2011 557 4 8 27 2 1 2 0 601
2012 556 6 10 29 2 2 2 0 607
2013 543 5 9 35 2 1 2 0 597
2014 556 3 7 37 3 0 2 0 608
2015 718 3 10 48 2 0 3 0 784
2016 701 4 9 56 0 0 10 0 780
2017 698 9 9 56 0 0 21 0 793
2018 715 6 7 52 0 0 18 0 798
2019 753 6 7 54 0 0 22 0 842
2020 748 8 7 58 1 0 26 0 848
2021 719 7 9 61 1 0 24 0 821
2022 639 6 8 54 0 0 24 0 731
2023 634 5 7 50 0 0 23 0 719

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamilton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 630 35.5 17.7 13.3
2003 630 35.5 17.7 13.3
2004 594 35.1 16.9 14.1
2005 602 34.3 17.6 17.4
2006 590 35.7 16.5 19.8
2007 618 34.7 17.8 17.8
2008 596 34.3 17.4 21.8
2009 606 34.1 17.8 20.6
2010 599 35.2 16.9 27.8
2011 601 33.7 17.8 26.3
2012 607 33.3 18.2 26.9
2013 597 31.6 18.8 25.5
2014 608 33.1 18.3 26
2015 784 42.0 18.6 25.8
2016 780 43.0 18.1 26
2017 793 44.8 17.6 23.5
2018 798 40.4 19.7 27.9
2019 842 42.6 19.7 26.4
2020 848 43.4 19.5 27
2021 821 46.9 17.5 24.6
2022 731 45.0 16.2 27.5
2023 719 41.4 17.3 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hamilton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 630 35.5 17.7 13.3
2003 630 35.5 17.7 13.3
2004 594 35.1 16.9 14.1
2005 602 34.3 17.6 17.4
2006 590 35.7 16.5 19.8
2007 618 34.7 17.8 17.8
2008 596 34.3 17.4 21.8
2009 606 34.1 17.8 20.6
2010 599 35.2 16.9 27.8
2011 601 33.7 17.8 26.3
2012 607 33.3 18.2 26.9
2013 597 31.6 18.8 25.5
2014 608 33.1 18.3 26
2015 784 42.0 18.6 25.8
2016 780 43.0 18.1 26
2017 793 44.8 17.6 23.5
2018 798 40.4 19.7 27.9
2019 842 42.6 19.7 26.4
2020 848 43.4 19.5 27
2021 821 46.9 17.5 24.6
2022 731 45.0 16.2 27.5
2023 719 41.4 17.3 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $889 (9.4%) $8,602 (90.6%) $9,491
2020 $923 (9.6%) $8,669 (90.4%) $9,592
2021 $1,216 (11.5%) $9,398 (88.5%) $10,614
2022 $1,141 (9.7%) $10,656 (90.3%) $11,797
2023 $560 (4.7%) $11,460 (95.3%) $12,020

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 285th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 412th of 1344 Elementary schools
 10.4%
Ranks 163rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 127th of 883 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle School)59.746.3
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community Schools)59.546.6
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Hamilton Middle School)53.843.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade Math (Hamilton Community Schools)53.642.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton Middle School)24.416.6
 7.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton Community Schools)24.316.9
 7.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle School)51.946.4
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community Schools)51.945.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Hamilton Middle School)60.354.2
 6.1%
   6th Grade Math (Hamilton Community Schools)60.252.9
 7.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle School)4442.9
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community Schools)44.743.5
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Hamilton Middle School)54.851.6
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Hamilton Community Schools)54.751.9
 2.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton Middle School)31.235.9
 4.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hamilton Community Schools)31.135.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle School)68.465.6
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Community Schools)68.666.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Middle School)52.458.5
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Community Schools)52.258.2
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students842719
 14.6%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian77
Hispanic5450
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White753634
 15.8%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.4%32.8%
 6.5%


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Hamilton Middle School ranks 201st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hamilton Middle School usually go on to attend Hamilton High School

Students at Hamilton Middle School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Hamilton Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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