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Hamilton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 352 students in Hamilton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Hamilton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
352 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hamilton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
135,515 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
337 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
96%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
34
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,099 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,099
$13,148
Spending / Student
$15,196
$12,780
Best Hamilton Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District is ranked #297 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Community Schools School District?
96% of Hamilton Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Hamilton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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