Middle Schools in Hamilton Local

The Hamilton Local school district in Ohio is home to two middle schools: Hamilton Intermediate School and Hamilton Middle School. While both schools serve students in grades 5-8, they exhibit some notable differences in academic performance and student demographics.

Hamilton Intermediate School stands out for its relatively strong test scores, particularly in 5th grade science and English Language Arts, where proficiency rates exceed the state averages. In contrast, Hamilton Middle School impresses with its 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, significantly outperforming the district and state. However, the middle school also faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.7%, compared to 17.3% at the intermediate school.

Both schools serve a student population with a majority of white students, but also significant percentages of Black and Hispanic students. Additionally, over 50% of students at each school are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. While Hamilton Local as a district ranks 405 out of 839 Ohio school districts with a 3-star rating, the data suggests there is room for improvement in addressing the disparities between the two middle schools and supporting the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population.