Serving 236 students in grades 6-9, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
95%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
236 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hamilton Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
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 Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
Hamilton Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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