Hamlin Middle School is a public middle school located in Springfield, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 571 students. The school is part of the Springfield School District 19, which is ranked 93 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hamlin Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.
Hamlin Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking particularly low for Hispanic students but relatively stronger for African American students. Hamlin Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.92% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Despite spending $22,987 per student, which is higher than the state average, the increased spending does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes for the school.
When comparing Hamlin Middle School to other nearby schools in the Springfield School District and the Eugene School District, it becomes clear that Hamlin is an outlier in terms of academic performance. Schools like Thurston Middle School and Roosevelt Middle School consistently outperform Hamlin across all grade levels and subject areas. Hamlin Middle School's ranking and performance have remained consistently low over the past several years, with little to no improvement, suggesting that the school may be facing systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, long-term approach to address.
In the 2023-24 school year, 594 students attended Hamlin Middle School.
Students who attend Hamlin Middle School usually go on to attend Springfield High School
Hamlin Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Oregon middle schools.
Springfield School District 19
Students at Hamlin Middle School are 57% White, 33% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.