Summary:
Hamilton, Texas is home to a single middle school, Hamilton J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Hamilton Independent School District (Isd). With a total enrollment of 194 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, the school provides a setting for more individualized attention, which is notable given that over 53% of its students come from economically disadvantaged households.
Academically, Hamilton J H shows clear strengths and some specific weaknesses. The school consistently outperforms the state average in 6th and 8th grade Mathematics, with 56.36% of 6th graders and 58.23% of 8th graders scoring proficient in the most recent year, compared to state averages of 38.57% and 47.24%, respectively. Social Studies is another bright spot, with 8th graders scoring above the state average. However, the school struggles significantly in 8th Grade Science, where only 40.58% of students were proficient, falling below the state average of 46.25%. A particularly concerning trend is a dramatic slump in 7th Grade Math, where proficiency dropped to just 19.57% in the latest year, the lowest score across all subjects and grades. Reading performance is also inconsistent, with 8th Grade Reading being a persistent weakness at 47.69% proficiency versus the state's 58.69%.
Overall, the school holds a state ranking of 786th out of 2,335 Texas middle schools (66th percentile, 3 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, though its ranking has been volatile, jumping from the 52nd to the 72nd percentile before settling back. A positive indicator is the school's 0.0% dropout rate, showing excellent student retention. While the school excels in several areas, the data points to a need for targeted improvement in 7th Grade Math and 8th Grade Science and Reading to ensure consistent success across all grade levels and subjects.
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