Summary:
Zip code 49419 is home to just one middle school, Hamilton Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 8 and enrolls 707 students within the Hamilton Community Schools district.
For parents, this is a standout school in nearly every measure. Hamilton Middle School outperforms the state average in every subject and grade level tested, and its state ranking has climbed steadily from the 78th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 88th percentile in 2025-2026. The most impressive results are in 6th-grade math, where 65.1% of students are proficient—more than double the state average of 31.9%. Science and social studies scores are also strong, with 5th-grade science at 61.9% proficiency (state: 40.0%) and 8th-grade social studies at 66.3% (state: 50.3%). Even in English Language Arts, where schools often struggle, Hamilton beats the state by 8.7 to 17.6 percentage points across grades 5 through 7. The school also excels at preparing students for high school: 8th-grade PSAT ELA proficiency sits at 76.2%, and PSAT math is at 50.3%, both well above state averages.
Beyond test scores, the school shows healthy operational metrics. Chronic absenteeism is just 10.9%, far below the state average of 27.9%, which points to strong student engagement. The student-teacher ratio is 16.6, and per-student spending is $14,479. About 26% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school still achieves top-tier results, suggesting effective teaching and strong family support. With a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistent year-over-year improvement, Hamilton Middle School is a reliable choice for families in this area, offering a rigorous academic environment and a clear track record of success across all core subjects.
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