Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2509 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
28%
18%
White
57%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #2509 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Alexander Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, Taftgalloway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School?
472 students attend Alexander Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Hamilton Elementary School?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexander Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
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