Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
43%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hamilton School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend South Hamilton Elementary School?
158 students attend South Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hamilton Elementary School?
South Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
South Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Hamilton Elementary School part of?
South Hamilton Elementary School is part of Hamilton School District.
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