Summary:
The zip code 64644 is home to a single middle school, Hamilton Middle School, which is part of the Hamilton R-II school district. While the district is ranked 110 out of 367 in Missouri and has a 4-star rating, Hamilton Middle School has seen a decline in its academic performance in recent years.
Hamilton Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, going from 159 out of 438 Missouri middle schools in 2024-2025 (3-star rating) to 282 out of 459 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). The school has experienced a significant decline in both mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates, with 6th-grade math proficiency dropping from 58.4% in 2023-2024 to 31.5% in 2024-2025, and 6th-grade ELA proficiency declining from 48.9% to 31.4% during the same period. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2% in 2023-2024.
Despite these challenges, Hamilton Middle School serves a diverse student population, with 46.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's small size, with an enrollment of 147 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.6, may present both opportunities and challenges in addressing the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. Addressing the factors contributing to the school's declining performance and high absenteeism rates will be crucial in supporting the success of the students at Hamilton Middle School.
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