Hamilton Academy

Summary:

Hamilton Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, with a predominantly African American student population of 293 students, over 90% of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Hamilton Academy faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 31.8% to 88.9%) and very low academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments far below district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade English Language Arts, only 6.38% of students were proficient, compared to 15.4% for the district and 44% for the state. The school is ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, placing it in the bottom 1% statewide. Nearby schools in the district, such as Brewer Academy, Carleton Elementary, and Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School, also exhibit similarly low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, suggesting systemic challenges facing many schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

These issues at Hamilton Academy appear to be deeply rooted, and addressing them will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding. Targeted interventions to improve attendance, teaching quality, and overall school climate may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at Hamilton Academy and similar schools in the district, ensuring that all students, regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background, have access to high-quality educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 14223 Southampton St
       Detroit, MI  48213-3744


(313) 870-0556

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1475th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,488 Help


Students who attend Hamilton Academy usually attend:

High:    East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.1%
Hispanic:
0.9%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hamilton Academy ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 57th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.48. (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: African American (98.1%), Hispanic (0.9%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamilton Academy is 15.2, which is the 26th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Hamilton Academy employs 21 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamilton Academy is $20,488. 45 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hamilton Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Academy 1475th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hamilton Academy in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hamilton Academy

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.48 1475th 1486 0.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Hamilton Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.68 333rd 348 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hamilton Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 0 231 0 0 0 0 0 0 231
2021 0 230 0 0 0 0 0 0 230
2022 0 215 0 0 0 1 1 0 217
2023 0 292 0 0 0 0 1 0 293
2024 1 315 0 3 0 0 2 0 321

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 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 231 13.0 17.7 92.2
2021 230 17.0 13.5 91.3
2022 217 16.0 13.5 94
2023 293 18.2 16.0 98
2024 321 21.0 15.2 96.9

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 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 231 13.0 17.7 92.2
2021 230 17.0 13.5 91.3
2022 217 16.0 13.5 94
2023 293 18.2 16.0 98
2024 321 21.0 15.2 96.9

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 Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,687 (13.0%) $11,315 (87.0%) $13,002
2021 $2,204 (12.9%) $14,875 (87.1%) $17,079
2022 $7,988 (36.6%) $13,863 (63.4%) $21,851
2023 $7,270 (35.5%) $13,218 (64.5%) $20,488

Data source: Michigan Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Hamilton Academy.

Students at Hamilton Academy are 98% African American.

Students who attend Hamilton Academy usually go on to attend:

High : East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney

Hamilton Academy ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Michigan elementary schools.


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