Is Hamilton Middle School a good school?

Hamilton Middle School ranks 325 th of 448 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 701 students attended Hamilton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Middle School?

Students at Hamilton Middle School are 47% Hispanic, 22% White, 21% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Hamilton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hamilton Middle School usually go on to attend Thomas Jefferson High School

Hamilton Middle School in Denver CO

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Hamilton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Middle School 325^th of 448 Colorado public middle schools. (See Hamilton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 62^nd of 102 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamilton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	70.75	95^th	336	71.7%
2005	66.24	115^th	340	66.2%
2006	62.76	123^rd	346	64.5%
2007	58.36	153^rd	360	57.5%
2008	60.41	134^th	362	63.0%
2009	61.25	150^th	377	60.2%
2010	62.82	148^th	409	63.8%
2011	62.43	159^th	422	62.3%
2012	62.25	165^th	425	61.2%
2013	59.14	184^th	454	59.5%
2014	66.63	143^rd	461	69.0%
2015	70.47	93^rd	436	78.7%
2016	57.43	145^th	400	63.8%
2017	50.82	181^st	424	57.3%
2018	39.77	239^th	418	42.8%
2019	32.02	292^nd	458	36.2%
2021	25.04	292^nd	369	20.9%
2022	23.48	325^th	448	27.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.43	28^th	31	9.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	37.25	134^th	222	39.6%
2019	37.92	145^th	240	39.6%
2022	30.53	134^th	197	32.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	36.85	194^th	315	38.4%
2019	35.23	225^th	352	36.1%
2022	23.50	242^nd	326	25.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.97	110^th	121	9.1%
2019	25.65	122^nd	134	9.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	34.58	191^st	317	39.7%
2019	24.25	248^th	343	27.7%
2022	16.22	278^th	328	15.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	26.67	16^th	22	27.3%
2019	36.65	22^nd	33	33.3%
2022	32.49	13^th	20	35.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	40.86	92^nd	165	44.2%
2019	35.13	140^th	220	36.4%
2022	24.96	128^th	169	24.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hamilton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	55.74	74^th	199	62.8%
2019	48.40	133^rd	283	53.0%
2022	41.63	156^th	265	41.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 23, 2018

I've been very pleased with our experience at Hamilton so far. My daughter loves it and she's doing well academically. I love fact that they're becoming an IB accredited school and all the emphasis they place on the IB learner profile, holding scholars to high academic standards and attitudes. I like the teachers and admin staff I've interacted with. Sports teams are great and they do great academic assemblies like inviting prominent authors to speak. Overall I feel positive about Hamilton and I believe it's on the up and up, compared to past years that were apparently a low point. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, April 18, 2013

I am now in college, but I went to Hamilton. I did not like the school. The environment was weird, it was the only school I was ever bullied in, and the disparity between TAP and IPM was enormous.

If I had to do it again, I would not go here. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 10, 2010

Our son started Hamilton March of last year and is doing alot better becuase of the staff at Hamilton. The staff really cares for the students and shows it whenever I go to visit the school or help at the school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hamilton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	161	104	10	117	0	n/a	n/a	392
1989	223	145	12	216	0	n/a	n/a	596
1990	239	159	11	298	1	n/a	n/a	708
1991	237	162	11	313	1	n/a	n/a	724
1992	242	171	15	333	1	n/a	n/a	762
1993	229	186	19	388	2	n/a	n/a	824
1994	236	157	22	464	1	n/a	n/a	880
1995	256	134	26	515	0	n/a	n/a	931
1996	256	134	26	515	0	n/a	n/a	931
1997	324	185	28	455	4	n/a	n/a	996
1998	440	137	41	110	24	n/a	n/a	752
1999	511	192	40	119	34	n/a	n/a	896
2000	564	185	51	130	25	n/a	n/a	955
2001	563	203	53	145	35	n/a	n/a	999
2002	613	192	43	149	38	n/a	n/a	1035
2003	613	192	43	149	38	n/a	n/a	1035
2004	583	192	43	169	36	n/a	n/a	1023
2005	522	178	39	168	24	n/a	n/a	931
2006	488	214	50	205	11	n/a	n/a	968
2007	469	227	52	214	6	n/a	n/a	968
2008	487	236	55	196	13	n/a	n/a	987
2009	447	206	55	237	21	n/a	n/a	966
2010	467	202	48	238	13	n/a	n/a	968
2011	392	177	37	312	3	0	56	977
2012	383	155	34	292	4	6	47	921
2013	335	157	36	279	7	5	45	864
2014	332	159	38	291	11	6	38	875
2015	339	167	32	303	9	0	41	891
2016	339	149	39	335	3	2	50	917
2017	306	178	41	359	4	1	56	945
2018	251	174	41	371	6	1	45	889
2019	196	172	40	360	5	1	43	817
2020	189	137	30	365	2	3	39	765
2021	166	148	24	339	2	3	41	723
2022	156	149	19	328	2	2	45	701

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	392	31.3	12.5	n/a
1989	596	42.3	14.0	35.7
1990	708	47.1	15.0	45.3
1991	724	53.1	13.6	40.7
1992	762	52.3	14.5	50.9
1993	824	48.3	17.1	52.4
1994	880	52.2	16.9	52.8
1995	931	51.7	18.0	60.4
1996	931	51.7	18.0	60.4
1997	996	45.2	22.0	51.1
1998	752	39.4	19.1	22.5
1999	896	39.2	22.9	20.3
2000	955	50.0	19.1	25.1
2001	999	51.5	19.4	23.9
2002	1035	56.0	18.5	24.1
2003	1035	56.0	18.5	24.1
2004	1023	51.2	20.0	29.4
2005	931	44.2	21.1	30.1
2006	968	46.9	20.6	35.8
2007	968	45.0	21.5	40.7
2008	987	47.6	20.7	41.7
2009	966	49.0	19.7	40.2
2010	968	47.4	20.3	44.4
2011	977	49.7	19.6	52.7
2012	921	46.1	19.9	49.5
2013	864	37.2	23.2	52.5
2014	875	44.7	19.5	55
2015	891	54.0	16.5	54.2
2016	917	49.0	18.7	57.9
2017	945	56.5	16.7	64.6
2018	889	54.9	16.1	69
2019	817	50.5	16.1	71.6
2020	765	46.9	16.2	68.9
2021	723	45.6	15.8	66.8
2022	701	43.1	16.2	64.5

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	392	31.3	12.5	n/a
1989	596	42.3	14.0	35.7
1990	708	47.1	15.0	45.3
1991	724	53.1	13.6	40.7
1992	762	52.3	14.5	50.9
1993	824	48.3	17.1	52.4
1994	880	52.2	16.9	52.8
1995	931	51.7	18.0	60.4
1996	931	51.7	18.0	60.4
1997	996	45.2	22.0	51.1
1998	752	39.4	19.1	22.5
1999	896	39.2	22.9	20.3
2000	955	50.0	19.1	25.1
2001	999	51.5	19.4	23.9
2002	1035	56.0	18.5	24.1
2003	1035	56.0	18.5	24.1
2004	1023	51.2	20.0	29.4
2005	931	44.2	21.1	30.1
2006	968	46.9	20.6	35.8
2007	968	45.0	21.5	40.7
2008	987	47.6	20.7	41.7
2009	966	49.0	19.7	40.2
2010	968	47.4	20.3	44.4
2011	977	49.7	19.6	52.7
2012	921	46.1	19.9	49.5
2013	864	37.2	23.2	52.5
2014	875	44.7	19.5	55
2015	891	54.0	16.5	54.2
2016	917	49.0	18.7	57.9
2017	945	56.5	16.7	64.6
2018	889	54.9	16.1	69
2019	817	50.5	16.1	71.6
2020	765	46.9	16.2	68.9
2021	723	45.6	15.8	66.8
2022	701	43.1	16.2	64.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hamilton Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$738 (5.7%)	$12,141 (94.3%)	$12,879

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamilton Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 292^nd of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 325^th of 448 Middle schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle School)	30.5	16.5	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	40	36.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43	0.6%
6th Grade Math (Hamilton Middle School)	21.9	14.7	7.2%
6th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	27.9	24.7	3.2%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	26.3	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle School)	34	27	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	45.1	37.9	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
7th Grade Math (Hamilton Middle School)	21.7	12.9	8.8%
7th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	30.2	24.3	5.9%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	25.1	6.5%
8th Grade Science (Hamilton Middle School)	17	14.6	2.4%
8th Grade Science (School District No. 1)	22.7	16.5	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	26.4	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle School)	46.5	35.8	10.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	46	41.8	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	43.9	3%
8th Grade Math (Hamilton Middle School)	36	27.6	8.4%
8th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	34.4	29.2	5.2%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.4	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hamilton Middle School)	37.3	26.2	11.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	39.4	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.2	2.6%
All Grades Math (Hamilton Middle School)	26.7	18.6	8.1%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	28.8	3.9%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	31.5	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	817	723	11.5%
African American	172	148	14%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	40	24	40%
Hispanic	360	339	5.8%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	196	166	15.3%
Two or More Races	43	41	4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.6%	66.8%	4.8%

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