Hamilton School

Summary:

Hamilton School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Memphis, Tennessee, a predominantly African American community. With a student population of over 90% African American, Hamilton School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state, struggling with significantly below-average proficiency rates on state assessments across all subject areas and grade levels.

Hamilton School's academic performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 5% of Tennessee elementary schools for female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite spending around $10,600 per student, which is slightly higher than the district average, the school's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than nearby schools. Interestingly, the schools closest to Hamilton, such as Peabody Elementary and Rozelle Elementary, generally perform better academically, with proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher than Hamilton's in math and English language arts.

The nearby charter schools, including Circles of Success, Memphis Delta Preparatory, and Memphis College Preparatory, also outperform Hamilton on state assessments, though their proficiency rates are still below the district and state averages. These disparities suggest that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to Hamilton School's poor performance, and addressing the resource, funding, and instructional challenges at the school should be a priority for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and the local community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

1478 Wilson ST
Memphis, TN 38106

(901) 416-7832

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1011^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,639

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 654

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.6%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamilton School ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 117^th among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Hamilton School ranks worse than 98.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.62. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.6%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton School is 17.7. 98 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton School is $12,639. 115 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton School 1011^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Hamilton School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton School 577^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Hamilton School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamilton School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.17	1015^th	1020	0.5%
2024	4.54	1011^th	1018	0.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.86	855^th	865	1.2%
2024	9.20	848^th	853	0.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	5.29	973^rd	975	0.2%
2023	3.95	989^th	989	0.0%
2024	7.05	969^th	990	2.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	7.87	958^th	980	2.2%
2023	4.65	982^nd	987	0.5%
2024	3.83	989^th	991	0.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	12.54	480^th	483	0.6%
2023	11.58	494^th	500	1.2%
2024	11.21	493^rd	498	1.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hamilton School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	6.32	569^th	576	1.2%
2022	5.84	564^th	569	0.9%
2024	5.62	577^th	587	1.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	11.84	468^th	483	3.1%
2022	9.88	487^th	495	1.6%
2024	9.56	499^th	510	2.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	6.75	532^nd	538	1.1%
2022	5.87	548^th	552	0.7%
2024	8.08	538^th	554	2.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.84	558^th	560	0.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hamilton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	15.87	262^nd	277	5.4%
2022	13.88	290^th	299	3.0%
2024	12.93	311^th	318	2.2%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hamilton School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	5	534	1	25	0	12	577
2021	6	588	1	21	1	19	636
2022	7	582	0	37	1	16	643
2023	4	594	0	41	0	13	652
2024	3	586	0	52	0	13	654

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	577	35.5	16.2	n/a
2021	636	35.0	18.1	n/a
2022	643	37.5	17.1	n/a
2023	652	24.3	26.8	n/a
2024	654	36.7	17.7	n/a

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	577	35.5	16.2	n/a
2021	636	35.0	18.1	n/a
2022	643	37.5	17.1	n/a
2023	652	24.3	26.8	n/a
2024	654	36.7	17.7	n/a

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$839 (8.1%)	$8,794 (85.3%)	$10,308
2021	$1,364 (12.8%)	$8,625 (81.2%)	$10,618
2022	$2,542 (20.4%)	$9,190 (73.6%)	$12,485
2023	$2,640 (20.9%)	$9,194 (72.7%)	$12,638

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Schools Near Hamilton School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton School	Public	PK, KG-8	1478 Wilson ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7832	654	37	17.7		3 (0.5%)	586 (89.6%)	52 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	4.5	1011^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.7%		4.2	1015^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.5%	4			6.1			9.4	5.3	12.5	8.7		10.1		5.8	6.8	7.1			7.4		8.1	6.1		6.7	8.1	6.1	$12,639	$2,640	$9,194
Bluebird Learning Center	Public	PK	1098 South Bellevue	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 947-1473	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ernestine Rivers Child Care Center	Public	PK	867 South Parkway East	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	(n/a)	(901) 948-6441	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Circles Of Success Learning Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	867 South Parkway East	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 322-7978	217	11	19.7		0 (0.0%)	216 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.9	970^th of 1018 public elementary schools	4.7%		16.4	865^th of 1020 public elementary schools	15.2%	105		12.9	20.0				12.4	7.7	16.1	15.0				13.4	7.7	25.8	10.0				14.4					$21,331	$4,809	$16,206
Memphis Delta Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-5	1237 College ST	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 251-1010	381	32	12.0		0 (0.0%)	371 (97.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	6.6	996^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.2%		6.3	996^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.4%		6.9		12.7				6.8	15.9	9.5	16.9				14.3	9.6	9.5	11.3				10.1					$22,200	$8,320	$13,564
Memphis College Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-5	1500 Dunn AVE	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 620-6475	239	14	17.7		1 (0.4%)	226 (94.6%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	7.9	982^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	3.5%		7.2	990^th of 1020 public elementary schools	2.9%	8	9.5	28.1	9.3				14.5	9.8	9.4	11.6				10.3		15.6					7.8					$22,886	$8,949	$13,621
Rozelle Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	993 Roland	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4612	227	21	11.0		0 (0.0%)	221 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	19.2	845^th of 1018 public elementary schools	17.0%		18.4	846^th of 1020 public elementary schools	17.1%	1		12.9	14.3				8.1	32.5	19.4	35.7				29.3	22.5	29.0	14.3				22.2					$18,716	$2,773	$14,695
Cummings Elementary/Middle	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1037 Cummings St	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-7810	267	23	11.5		0 (0.0%)	257 (96.3%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	12.3	927^th of 1018 public elementary schools	8.9%		12.7	922^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	9.6%	5	5.9	25.9	38.5	5.3	12.1	12.5	15.3	17.6	29.6	11.5	13.2	18.2	15.6	17.4	8.8	25.9	15.4	10.5	6.1	21.9	14.2	18.4		18.8	12.6	$16,933	$2,870	$13,127
Hanley K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	802 Rozelle ST	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-5300	572	29	19.8		3 (0.5%)	544 (95.1%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	8.2	980^th of 1018 public elementary schools	3.7%					(n/a)	12.7	9.8						10.7	25.0	5.6	7.7	5.9	5.6	10.6	24.6	19.6		9.6	6.1	5.6	11.7	15.4	5.9	5.6	9.8
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2230 Corry RD	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 881-7970	387	29	13.3		1 (0.3%)	368 (95.1%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	10.4	951^st of 1018 public elementary schools	6.6%		7.2	989^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.0%	38		21.1	5.9			5.8	6.6		17.9	5.6	6.1	6.3		7.1		29.7	9.8	13.6	23.3	7.2	15.8	28.4	17.1	6.0	17.9	$21,211	$5,610	$15,285

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Hamilton School ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Tennessee elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton School?

Students at Hamilton School are 90% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 654 students attended Hamilton School.

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