Summary:
Hamilton Middle is a public middle school located in Madison, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 725 students. The school is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, which is ranked 330 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hamilton Middle has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in Wisconsin, ranking within the top 20 schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 36th out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the district and the state on the Forward Exam, with proficiency rates ranging from 74.01% to 80.08% in English Language Arts and 73.13% to 80.26% in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 45.80% to 48.17% and 39.72% to 44.72%, respectively. Hamilton Middle's performance extends across various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, English Language Learners, and students with special education needs.
When compared to other middle schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District, Hamilton Middle stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Badger Rock Middle, a public charter school within the same district, has significantly lower academic performance. Similarly, other district schools like O'Keeffe Middle, James Wright Middle, Cherokee Heights Middle, and Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School all have lower proficiency rates compared to Hamilton Middle. The school's strong performance, low dropout rates, and adequate funding and resources make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality middle school education.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Madison Metropolitan School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,465
Students who attend Hamilton Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Hamilton Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2
Number of students: 725
Racial breakdown:
White:
62.3%
Asian:
13.2%
Two or more races:
9.7%
more
Hispanic:
8.6%
African American:
5.5%
Not Specified:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.4%
See top rated Wisconsin middle schools
Compare Hamilton Middle to nearby middle schools!