Hamlin Elementary School

270 W Hamlin Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamlin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hamlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Hamlin Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hamlin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamlin Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#325 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hamlin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hamlin Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hamlin Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
23%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan 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 Hamlin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Hamlin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hamlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamlin Elementary School's ranking?
Hamlin Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hamlin Elementary School often compared to?
Hamlin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hamlin Elementary School?
449 students attend Hamlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hamlin Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamlin Elementary School?
Hamlin Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hamlin Elementary School offer ?
Hamlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamlin Elementary School part of?
Hamlin Elementary School is part of Rochester Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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