Hamilton School

1478 Wilson St
Memphis, TN 38106
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Bottom 50%
Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hamilton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hamilton School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
654 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Hamilton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1646 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hamilton School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hamilton School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hamilton School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
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Black
90%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hamilton School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hamilton School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hamilton School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hamilton School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Hamilton School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamilton School's ranking?
Hamilton School is ranked #1646 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hamilton School?
654 students attend Hamilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hamilton School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton School?
Hamilton School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton School offer ?
Hamilton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hamilton School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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