Hamilton Middle School serves 273 students in grades 5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 86% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)86%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
43%
15%
White
29%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
273 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hamilton Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
Hamilton Middle School is part of Township Of Union School District.
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