Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton, AL · Middle School · Grades 5-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Hamilton Middle School is a middle school located in Hamilton, Alabama. The school serves 452 students in grades 5-8.
With a DataScore of 55/100 (C), Hamilton Middle School performs at the state average for Alabama. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hamilton Middle School has a DataScore of 55/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hamilton Middle School has 452 students enrolled in grades 5-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
Yes, Hamilton Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +36, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Hamilton Middle School is part of the Marion County in Hamilton, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.