Serving 823 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 823 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
823 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hamilton Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 823 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
