Hamilton Center serves 67 students in grades 3-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
99%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Center?
67 students attend Hamilton Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hamilton Center students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Center?
Hamilton Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hamilton Center offer ?
Hamilton Center offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Hamilton Center part of?
Hamilton Center is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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