Summary
Hamilton Middle in Cypress, TX, is a large, high-performing school serving 1,474 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd), though it has experienced a steady decline in its state ranking from the 96th percentile in 2017-2018 to the 87th percentile in 2025-2026.
Despite this downward trend, Hamilton Middle still offers a strong education, consistently outperforming district and state averages in nearly every subject. A standout strength is its advanced math program: an impressive 98.15% of students taking Algebra I were proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding the district average of 64.77%. However, the school shows a "tale of two math programs," as only 41.6% of 8th graders were proficient in general math, below the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Hamilton is losing ground to Spillane Middle, which ranks in the 96th percentile and has significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like 7th-grade reading (78.94% vs. 62.86%) and math (75.73% vs. 56.24%). Meanwhile, Goodson Middle holds steady in the high 80th percentile, and Arnold Middle ranks lower at the 46th percentile, highlighting varied outcomes within the same district.
The school maintains a strong culture of student retention, with a very low dropout rate of 0.9% in 2023-2024, well below the district average. However, there are notable equity gaps: while White and Hispanic students rank in the 88th and 87th percentiles respectively, African American students rank in the 65th percentile, and the Special Education program has seen a dramatic drop from the 95th to the 77th percentile in recent years. These areas, along with the general math performance, are critical for the school to address to reverse its declining trajectory and reclaim its former top-tier status.
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