Hamilton Independent School District (Isd)

The Hamilton Independent School District (Isd) serves 823 students across three schools—Ann Whitney Elementary (PK-5), Hamilton J H (6-8), and Hamilton High School (9-12)—and is ranked in the 62nd percentile of Texas districts, earning a 3-star rating.

Each school has a distinct academic strength. Hamilton High School stands out for its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, and it consistently beats state averages in Biology, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History. However, it has a critical weakness: only 21.84% of students are proficient in Algebra I, far below the state average of 54.03%. Hamilton J H is a math powerhouse, with 6th and 8th graders scoring well above state averages in math (56.36% vs. 38.57% for 6th grade, and 58.23% vs. 47.24% for 8th grade), though 7th graders show a puzzling slump at just 19.57% proficiency. Ann Whitney Elementary provides a strong foundation, with 3rd graders outperforming the state in both Reading (60.42% vs. 51.08%) and Math (50% vs. 44.33%).

Key metrics reveal interesting contrasts. Spending per student varies widely, from $16,277 at the high school to just $8,784 at the middle school, yet the middle school excels in math while the high school struggles with Algebra I, suggesting that resource allocation matters more than total spending. The district serves a moderately high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with the highest rate at the elementary school (61.52%). Student-teacher ratios are small, ranging from 9:1 at the high school to 12.2:1 at the middle school. A notable takeaway is the "feeder pattern" effect: as students move from Ann Whitney Elementary to Hamilton J H, math scores improve significantly, indicating the middle school's math program effectively builds on the elementary foundation. Overall, the district offers consistent, 3-star performance with bright spots in math and graduation rates, but the Algebra I gap at the high school is a key area for improvement.