Serving 820 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School's student population of 820 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5303 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
79%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Middle School's ranking?
Hamilton Middle School is ranked #5303 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hamilton Middle School often compared to?
Hamilton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindbergh Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
820 students attend Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hamilton Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hamilton Middle School part of?
Hamilton Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton Middle School located?
Hamilton Middle School is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 11 other public schools located in North Long Beach.
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