Hamilton Community Schools School District

4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419-9604
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hamilton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,898 students in Hamilton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hamilton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,898 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Hamilton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#96 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hamilton Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton Community Schools  School District 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.
44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
20 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,500 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
239
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
205
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
233
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,288 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hamilton Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,600
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hamilton Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,288
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hamilton Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hamilton Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandyview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5372
Grades: PK-4
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3846 58th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Bentheim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Grades: 5-8
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Grades: K-12
| 547 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,898 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District is ranked #106 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Community Schools School District?
86% of Hamilton Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hamilton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,288 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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