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Hamilton Middle

Summary:

Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school in Hamilton, Missouri, serving 149 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Gallatin R-V school district, which is ranked 121 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Hamilton Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.93%) compared to nearby schools like Cameron Veterans Middle School (92.21%) and Gallatin Middle School (98.19%), its academic performance is generally lower. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts were below the state and district averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Hamilton Middle has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49.66%) compared to schools like Polo Middle (38.32%) and Gallatin Middle School (36.14%).

The school's higher per-student spending ($11,867 in 2021-2022) compared to nearby schools like Polo Middle ($9,646) and Gallatin Middle School ($9,353) may suggest that it serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. Hamilton Middle School's statewide ranking has also trended downward over the years, from a high of 82nd out of 623 Missouri middle schools in 2011-2012 to 282nd out of 459 in 2022-2023, indicating that the school's performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 903 N Davis
       Hamilton, MO  64644-0130

(816) 583-2173

District: Hamilton R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,867 Help


Students who attend Hamilton Middle usually attend:

High:    Penney High

Feeder schools for Hamilton Middle:

Elementary:    Hamilton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
7.4%
American Indian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hamilton Middle ranks worse than 61.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (89.9%), Hispanic (7.4%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.7% 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 is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Middle is $11,867.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hamilton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Middle 282nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Hamilton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hamilton R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton R-II 121st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hamilton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.43 136th 619 78.0%
2007 74.71 80th 624 87.2%
2008 69.18 128th 624 79.5%
2009 78.16 74th 601 87.7%
2010 71.74 125th 614 79.6%
2011 74.02 104th 625 83.4%
2012 77.33 82nd 623 86.8%
2013 75.76 83rd 649 87.2%
2014 71.20 138th 633 78.2%
2015 60.54 205th 585 65.0%
2016 63.23 138th 435 68.3%
2017 59.07 213th 568 62.5%
2018 36.26 381st 552 31.0%
2019 55.35 244th 587 58.4%
2022 49.89 228th 459 50.3%
2023 40.88 282nd 459 38.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.75 94th 422 77.7%
2019 70.57 76th 482 84.2%
2023 30.06 304th 382 20.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hamilton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.77 384th 479 19.8%
2019 47.31 260th 527 50.7%
2022 37.36 245th 381 35.7%
2023 28.37 292nd 385 24.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hamilton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1993 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1994 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1995 217 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1996 217 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1997 231 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1998 256 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 250 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2000 244 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 223 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2002 216 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 216 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 197 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2005 207 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2006 208 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2007 223 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2008 212 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2009 220 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 226
2010 171 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2011 151 0 0 2 1 0 7 0 161
2012 167 2 0 3 1 0 3 0 176
2013 136 1 1 2 2 0 3 0 145
2014 152 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 158
2015 133 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 138
2016 136 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 139
2017 136 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 142
2018 141 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 146
2019 141 1 0 2 2 0 4 0 150
2020 137 0 0 5 3 0 1 0 146
2021 130 0 0 9 2 0 1 0 142
2022 130 0 0 9 3 0 3 0 145
2023 134 0 0 11 2 0 2 0 149

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 217 12.9 16.8 n/a
1993 216 13.4 16.1 n/a
1994 214 13.4 16.0 0
1995 218 14.0 15.6 n/a
1996 218 14.0 15.6 n/a
1997 231 16.0 14.4 27.3
1998 260 18.0 14.4 32.3
1999 253 17.4 14.5 45.1
2000 247 18.7 13.2 50.2
2001 225 18.3 12.3 47.6
2002 217 16.1 13.5 35.9
2003 217 16.1 13.5 35.9
2004 198 15.7 12.6 40.4
2005 208 16.3 12.8 44.7
2006 210 17.3 12.1 42.9
2007 228 16.2 14.1 48.2
2008 218 17.4 12.5 44
2009 226 17.7 12.7 44.2
2010 176 14.5 12.0 49.4
2011 161 13.2 12.1 46.6
2012 176 13.8 12.6 46
2013 145 14.1 10.2 46.2
2014 158 13.9 11.3 45.6
2015 138 13.0 10.6 50
2016 139 13.0 10.6 41.7
2017 142 12.9 10.9 52.1
2018 146 12.9 11.3 53.4
2019 150 12.0 12.4 49.3
2020 146 12.4 11.7 51.4
2021 142 12.4 11.4 48.6
2022 145 12.5 11.5 46.2
2023 149 12.9 11.4 49.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 217 12.9 16.8 n/a
1993 216 13.4 16.1 n/a
1994 214 13.4 16.0 0
1995 218 14.0 15.6 n/a
1996 218 14.0 15.6 n/a
1997 231 16.0 14.4 27.3
1998 260 18.0 14.4 32.3
1999 253 17.4 14.5 45.1
2000 247 18.7 13.2 50.2
2001 225 18.3 12.3 47.6
2002 217 16.1 13.5 35.9
2003 217 16.1 13.5 35.9
2004 198 15.7 12.6 40.4
2005 208 16.3 12.8 44.7
2006 210 17.3 12.1 42.9
2007 228 16.2 14.1 48.2
2008 218 17.4 12.5 44
2009 226 17.7 12.7 44.2
2010 176 14.5 12.0 49.4
2011 161 13.2 12.1 46.6
2012 176 13.8 12.6 46
2013 145 14.1 10.2 46.2
2014 158 13.9 11.3 45.6
2015 138 13.0 10.6 50
2016 139 13.0 10.6 41.7
2017 142 12.9 10.9 52.1
2018 146 12.9 11.3 53.4
2019 150 12.0 12.4 49.3
2020 146 12.4 11.7 51.4
2021 142 12.4 11.4 48.6
2022 145 12.5 11.5 46.2
2023 149 12.9 11.4 49.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $357 (3.4%) $10,084 (96.6%) $10,440
2020 $392 (4.0%) $9,322 (96.0%) $9,714
2021 $907 (7.4%) $11,272 (92.6%) $12,179
2022 $924 (7.8%) $10,943 (92.2%) $11,867

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 282nd of 459 Middle schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Middle)54.435
 19.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton R-II)54.435
 19.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle)39.215
 24.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton R-II)39.215
 24.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Middle)31.935.7
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton R-II)31.935.7
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle)34.123.2
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton R-II)34.123.2
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Middle)47.442.8
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton R-II)47.442.8
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Hamilton Middle)52.636.7
 15.9%
   8th Grade Science (Hamilton R-II)52.636.7
 15.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle)4426.5
 17.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton R-II)4426.5
 17.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students150149
 0.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic211
 450%
Pacific Islander00
White141134
 5%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%49.7%
 0.3%

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Hamilton Middle ranks 282nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended Hamilton Middle.

Students at Hamilton Middle are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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


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