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Hamilton Middle

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Hamilton Middle ranks 159 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

159^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 64% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school in Hamilton, Missouri, serving 147 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hamilton R-II School District, which is ranked 110 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Hamilton Middle has shown inconsistent performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates fluctuating across grade levels and subject areas. In 2024-2025, the school's 7th-grade students outperformed the state average in mathematics but underperformed in English Language Arts. However, the school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students has been particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools in this subgroup. Additionally, Hamilton Middle has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.2% to 15.2%, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Polo Middle, Cameron Veterans Middle, and Gallatin Middle School, Hamilton Middle has generally lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and higher per-student spending. The nearby schools, particularly Polo Middle, have demonstrated stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments.

150

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,383

Per pupil spending ?

48%

Free/discounted lunch ?

903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644-0130

(816) 583-2173

District: Hamilton R-II

Students who attend Hamilton Middle usually attend:

High:

Penney High

Feeder schools for Hamilton Middle:

Elementary:

Hamilton Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 31st percentile in 2018 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 64th (2025) from a 31st-percentile low (2018)

✓Above the Missouri median (64th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Missouri avg42%

159^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

110^th of 367Hamilton R-II among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	60.4	159 of 438	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	199 of 451	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.9	282 of 459	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.9	228 of 459	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.4	244 of 587	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.3	381 of 552	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.1	213 of 568	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.2	138 of 435	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.5	205 of 585	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.2	138 of 633	78.2%	★★★★☆
2013	75.8	83 of 649	87.2%	★★★★☆
2012	77.3	82 of 623	86.8%	★★★★☆
2011	74.0	104 of 625	83.4%	★★★★☆
2010	71.7	125 of 614	79.6%	★★★★☆
2009	78.2	74 of 601	87.7%	★★★★☆
2008	69.2	128 of 624	79.5%	★★★★☆
2007	74.7	80 of 624	87.2%	★★★★☆
2006	66.4	136 of 619	78.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	32.1	291 of 378	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.1	304 of 382	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	70.6	76 of 482	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	63.7	94 of 422	77.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	153 of 358	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.9	197 of 379	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.4	292 of 385	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.4	245 of 381	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.3	260 of 527	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	27.8	384 of 479	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)57th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)23rd percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics48%+4 vs state

English Language Arts42%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamilton Middle	Public	6-8	903 N Davis	Hamilton	64644	Caldwell County	Hamilton R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 583-2173	150	14	10.7	48.0%	135 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	60.4	159^th of 438 public middle schools	63.7%		55.5	199^th of 451 public middle schools	55.9%	40		31.5	67.3			31.4	55.0		$11,383	$699	$10,684
Gallatin Middle School	Public	5-8	600 S. Olive St.	Gallatin	64640	Daviess County	Gallatin R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 663-2172	174	12	14.9	37.9%	170 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	59.4	167^th of 438 public middle schools	61.9%		57.9	182^nd of 451 public middle schools	59.6%	15	17.8	46.3		25.4		34.0	53.1	32.2	$11,170	$799	$10,372
Cameron Veterans Middle	Public	6-8	1015 S. Park	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 882-1041	317	26	12.1	48.3%	287 (90.5%)	10 (3.2%)	11 (3.5%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.9	195^th of 438 public middle schools	55.5%		59	172^nd of 451 public middle schools	61.9%	23		47.0	35.7		35.3	40.9	41.0	42.7	$14,076	$723	$13,353
Polo Middle	Public	5-8	300 W School St	Polo	64671	Caldwell County	Polo R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(660) 354-2200	103	10	10.6	44.7%	93 (90.3%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)								(n/a)		86.8							$13,702	$260	$13,442

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Middle

What high school do graduates of Hamilton Middle attend?

Students who attend Hamilton Middle usually go on to attend Penney High

How many students attend Hamilton Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 150 students attended Hamilton Middle.

What district is Hamilton Middle in?

Hamilton R-II

Is Hamilton Middle a good school?

Hamilton Middle ranks 159^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Middle?

Students at Hamilton Middle are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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