Hamilton Township School District

The Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey operates 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The data reveals that the schools in this district are consistently underperforming compared to state averages, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and serving a relatively high-need student population.

Across the district, test scores on the NJSLA/PARCC assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are well below state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA ranged from 19.7% to 36.9% at the district's elementary schools, compared to the state average of 43.6%. The middle school, William Davies, also struggles academically, with only 30.3% to 37.2% of students proficient or better in ELA across grades 6-8, compared to state averages of 53.2% to 53.9%. Mathematics proficiency is particularly low, with only 11.4% to 38.7% of students meeting or exceeding standards at the elementary and middle school levels, compared to state averages of 40.1% to 47.6%.

In addition to the academic challenges, the schools in the Hamilton Township School District also face high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.6% to 16.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, well above the state average. The district serves a relatively high-need population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 41.92% to 52.82%. Despite relatively small class sizes and per-student spending that is in line with state averages, the schools continue to struggle, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve outcomes for students.