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Hamilton Middle School

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Hamilton Middle School ranks 92 nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school in Hamilton, Montana, serving 460 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Hamilton K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 210 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hamilton Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 47.03% in ELA, 40.48% in Math, and 38.36% in Science, all higher than the state averages. However, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 39 out of 60 Montana middle schools in 2018-2019 and a low ranking of 119 out of 200 in 2020-2021. Compared to nearby schools like Stevensville 7-8 and Darby 7-8, which perform below the state averages, Hamilton Middle School stands out as a relatively strong performer.

One notable factor about Hamilton Middle School is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 16.8 students per teacher in recent years. However, the school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.39% to 53.51% in recent years, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between poverty and lower academic achievement. Overall, Hamilton Middle School appears to be a relatively strong performer academically, but its fluctuating performance over the years indicates the need for ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions to ensure sustained academic success.

460

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,518

Per pupil spending ?

52.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840

(406) 363-2121

District: Hamilton K-12 Schools

Students who attend Hamilton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hamilton High School

Feeder schools for Hamilton Middle School:

Elementary:	Daly School
	Washington School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2013 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the Montana median (59th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg42%

Montana avg40%

92^nd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Hamilton K-12 Schools

210^th of 387Hamilton K-12 Schools among Montana 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	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	56.7	92 of 222	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.6	100 of 187	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.8	85 of 190	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.9	119 of 200	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.8	39 of 60	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.7	34 of 58	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.1	28 of 55	49.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	34.5	57 of 81	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	49.8	68 of 156	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.3	79 of 159	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.1	88 of 156	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.9	80 of 161	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.7	78 of 156	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.2	62 of 147	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.0	88 of 149	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.7	70 of 147	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.3	67 of 146	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	44.5	112 of 164	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	52.2	98 of 171	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%+4 vs state

Mathematics40%+4 vs state

Science38%~ state avg

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Schools Near Hamilton Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Hamilton Middle School	Public	5-8	209 South 5th St	Hamilton	59840	Ravalli County	Hamilton K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 363-2121	460	31	15.0	52.4%	387 (84.1%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.5%)	56.7	92^nd of 222 public middle schools	58.6%					(n/a)	47.0	40.5	$10,518
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8	Public	7-8	217 Daly Ave	Hamilton	99840	Ravalli County	Hamilton K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 363-2280	20	2	13.3	80.0%	17 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	6.7	208^th of 222 public middle schools	6.3%					(n/a)	14.3	0.0
Edna Thomas School	Public	5-6	1045 Main	Corvallis	59828	Ravalli County	Corvallis K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 961-3007	191	10	20.0	47.6%	164 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.3%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.2%)								(n/a)	39.1	14.1	$10,674
Corvallis 7-8	Public	7-8	1045 Main	Corvallis	59828	Ravalli County	Corvallis K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 961-3007	194	11	18.0	39.7%	164 (84.5%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	56.6	93^rd of 222 public middle schools	58.1%		51.4	55^th of 123 public middle schools	55.3%	38	45.7	40.8	$9,857
Rise Charter & Distance 7-8	Public	7-8	1151 Eastside Highway	Corvallis	59828	Ravalli County	Corvallis K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 381-5364	42	0		35.7%	36 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	27.1	173^rd of 222 public middle schools	22.1%					(n/a)	40.0	16.7
Rise Charter & Pathways 7-8	Public	7-8	1151 Eastside Highway	Corvallis	59828	Ravalli County	Corvallis K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 381-5364	1	5	.2		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Victor Middle School	Public	6-8	425 4th Avenue	Victor	59875	Ravalli County	Victor K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 642-3221	48	4	11.1	100.0%	37 (77.1%)	2 (4.2%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.6%)	21.1	188^th of 222 public middle schools	15.3%		34.2	83^rd of 123 public middle schools	32.5%	105	30.0	12.0	$22,711
Darby 7-8	Public	7-8	209 School Drive	Darby	59829	Ravalli County	Darby K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 821-3252	48	4	13.6	100.0%	41 (85.4%)	2 (4.2%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	44.6	124^th of 222 public middle schools	44.1%		44.7	68^th of 123 public middle schools	44.7%	56	31.9	47.9	$14,599
Stevensville 7-8	Public	7-8	300 Park Street	Stevensville	59870	Ravalli County	Stevensville Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 777-5533	145	9	16.7	50.3%	128 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	24.2	182^nd of 222 public middle schools	18.0%		19	104^th of 123 public middle schools	15.4%	78	33.6	10.0	$11,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Middle School

Is Hamilton Middle School a good school?

Hamilton Middle School ranks 92^nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Hamilton Middle School attend?

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

What district is Hamilton Middle School in?

Hamilton K-12 Schools

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton Middle School?

Students at Hamilton Middle School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 460 students attended Hamilton Middle School.

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