Hamilton Elementary-middle School serves 493 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)41%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)39%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Elementary-middle School?
493 students attend Hamilton Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hamilton Elementary-middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamilton Elementary-middle School?
Hamilton Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamilton Elementary-middle School offer ?
Hamilton Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hamilton Elementary-middle School part of?
Hamilton Elementary-middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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