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Hamilton Middle School

Summary:

Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school located in Hamilton, Alabama, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 452 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 73 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hamilton Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Alabama middle schools, with a current ranking of 59 out of 442 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the county and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), where 76.24% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 71.3% in the county and 63.07% statewide. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is more mixed, with some grades exceeding the county and state averages, while others fall behind. The school also has particularly strong performance among its Hispanic student population, ranking 12th out of 164 Alabama middle schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024.

Compared to Winfield Middle School, located approximately 17.5 miles away, Hamilton Middle School may face some challenges. Winfield Middle School outperforms Hamilton Middle School on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics, and has a higher percentage of white students (89.76%) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (58.79%) compared to Hamilton Middle School (84.73% and 65.93%, respectively). Additionally, Winfield City School District, which Winfield Middle School is a part of, is ranked 15th out of 137 districts in Alabama, significantly higher than the ranking of Marion County School District (73rd).


Detail:

Public 5-8

 400 Military St S
       Hamilton, AL  35570

(205) 921-7030

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,833 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
10.8%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hamilton Middle School ranks better than 86.7% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.44. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (10.8%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Middle School is $6,833.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Middle School 59th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Hamilton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 73rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hamilton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.10 150th 407 63.1%
2005 56.64 166th 415 60.0%
2006 43.76 246th 409 39.9%
2007 65.91 130th 412 68.4%
2008 54.84 176th 417 57.8%
2009 59.49 161st 425 62.1%
2010 66.99 130th 435 70.1%
2011 70.89 109th 435 74.9%
2012 69.16 114th 436 73.9%
2013 71.88 91st 436 79.1%
2014 73.83 74th 438 83.1%
2015 62.61 130th 430 69.8%
2016 58.73 158th 432 63.4%
2017 49.69 209th 432 51.6%
2018 71.27 102nd 423 75.9%
2019 54.04 197th 437 54.9%
2021 56.54 169th 440 61.6%
2022 76.97 65th 432 85.0%
2023 75.55 77th 437 82.4%
2024 82.44 59th 442 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.98 69th 195 64.6%
2018 59.95 60th 223 73.1%
2019 48.44 113th 254 55.5%
2021 47.06 120th 274 56.2%
2022 43.17 128th 256 50.0%
2023 36.40 173rd 281 38.4%
2024 60.01 65th 281 76.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.68 166th 349 52.4%
2018 77.58 52nd 396 86.9%
2019 60.55 135th 396 65.9%
2021 58.35 145th 415 65.1%
2022 72.30 65th 421 84.6%
2023 74.43 66th 410 83.9%
2024 82.28 49th 437 88.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.20 219th 380 42.4%
2018 65.06 114th 392 70.9%
2019 49.45 213th 399 46.6%
2021 48.23 210th 415 49.4%
2022 64.97 120th 423 71.6%
2023 68.21 99th 417 76.3%
2024 78.95 62nd 426 85.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.96 168th 380 55.8%
2018 74.46 73rd 397 81.6%
2019 56.38 166th 399 58.4%
2021 61.51 127th 418 69.6%
2022 83.33 45th 427 89.5%
2023 78.23 62nd 419 85.2%
2024 82.55 54th 428 87.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.65 12th 164 92.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hamilton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.98 206th 247 16.6%
2018 56.19 118th 331 64.4%
2019 37.27 213th 343 37.9%
2021 43.82 188th 369 49.1%
2022 62.39 112th 376 70.2%
2023 61.32 108th 370 70.8%
2024 70.95 81st 373 78.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State 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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hamilton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 617 617
1989 586 24 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1990 589 29 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1991 569 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 547 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 559 26 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 564 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1995 534 23 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 534 23 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 540 20 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 508 20 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 481 26 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 469 26 1 7 1 n/a n/a 1 505
2001 480 27 1 3 1 n/a n/a 1 513
2002 512 29 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 512 29 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 488 39 1 10 1 n/a n/a 3 542
2005 483 31 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2006 501 38 1 9 3 n/a n/a 1 553
2007 480 30 0 10 5 n/a n/a 1 526
2008 487 31 2 12 4 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 478 35 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2010 471 27 6 24 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 469 30 5 21 4 0 0 0 529
2012 490 27 7 21 2 0 3 0 550
2013 520 24 5 15 2 0 3 0 569
2014 471 22 4 56 2 0 5 0 560
2015 511 26 4 20 0 0 6 0 567
2016 489 23 3 20 1 0 5 0 541
2017 454 22 7 17 1 0 10 0 511
2018 461 18 6 15 2 0 10 0 512
2019 441 20 6 19 2 0 10 0 498
2020 400 22 5 25 2 0 9 0 463
2021 421 23 0 33 2 0 9 0 488
2022 399 23 3 34 2 0 10 0 471
2023 383 19 4 38 1 0 7 0 452
2024 364 25 5 49 0 0 9 0 452

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 617 29.0 21.2 0
1989 611 30.0 20.3 n/a
1990 618 30.0 20.6 0
1991 593 29.0 20.4 n/a
1992 569 28.0 20.3 n/a
1993 586 26.0 22.5 n/a
1994 590 26.0 22.7 n/a
1995 563 26.5 21.2 n/a
1996 563 26.5 21.2 n/a
1997 566 27.2 20.8 28.4
1998 535 28.7 18.6 28.4
1999 510 29.9 17.1 37.8
2000 505 28.9 17.5 44.8
2001 513 26.9 19.1 42
2002 550 26.5 20.8 42.7
2003 550 26.5 20.8 42.7
2004 542 27.5 19.7 51.8
2005 521 28.0 18.6 50.7
2006 553 26.0 21.2 53.8
2007 526 28.5 18.5 56.2
2008 536 26.5 20.2 60.1
2009 532 26.2 20.1 57
2010 528 30.5 17.3 56.8
2011 529 31.0 17.0 58.8
2012 550 25.5 21.5 58.4
2013 569 25.0 22.7 57.5
2014 560 24.5 22.8 61.4
2015 567 26.0 21.8 53.1
2016 541 26.0 20.8 57.5
2017 511 25.0 20.4 54.4
2018 512 24.0 21.3 58.4
2019 498 25.2 19.7 58
2020 463 24.9 18.5 48.6
2021 488 23.5 20.7 53.9
2022 471 23.0 20.4 49.3
2023 452 25.8 17.4 65.9
2024 452 26.1 17.3 65.7

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 617 29.0 21.2 0
1989 611 30.0 20.3 n/a
1990 618 30.0 20.6 0
1991 593 29.0 20.4 n/a
1992 569 28.0 20.3 n/a
1993 586 26.0 22.5 n/a
1994 590 26.0 22.7 n/a
1995 563 26.5 21.2 n/a
1996 563 26.5 21.2 n/a
1997 566 27.2 20.8 28.4
1998 535 28.7 18.6 28.4
1999 510 29.9 17.1 37.8
2000 505 28.9 17.5 44.8
2001 513 26.9 19.1 42
2002 550 26.5 20.8 42.7
2003 550 26.5 20.8 42.7
2004 542 27.5 19.7 51.8
2005 521 28.0 18.6 50.7
2006 553 26.0 21.2 53.8
2007 526 28.5 18.5 56.2
2008 536 26.5 20.2 60.1
2009 532 26.2 20.1 57
2010 528 30.5 17.3 56.8
2011 529 31.0 17.0 58.8
2012 550 25.5 21.5 58.4
2013 569 25.0 22.7 57.5
2014 560 24.5 22.8 61.4
2015 567 26.0 21.8 53.1
2016 541 26.0 20.8 57.5
2017 511 25.0 20.4 54.4
2018 512 24.0 21.3 58.4
2019 498 25.2 19.7 58
2020 463 24.9 18.5 48.6
2021 488 23.5 20.7 53.9
2022 471 23.0 20.4 49.3
2023 452 25.8 17.4 65.9
2024 452 26.1 17.3 65.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $584 (8.5%) $6,231 (91.2%) $6,833

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 77th of 437 Middle schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Middle School)39.329.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)5030.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Middle School)39.521.8
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)5025
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Middle School)3827.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)36.417.4
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Middle School)42.335.4
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)43.621.8
 21.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students498452
 9.2%
African American2019
 5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic1938
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White441383
 13.2%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58%65.9%
 7.9%

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Students at Hamilton Middle School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended Hamilton Middle School.

Hamilton Middle School ranks 59th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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