Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
413 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hamilton Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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