Top Rankings
Hamilton Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,780 students in Hamilton Township Public School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in New Jersey.
Public High Schools in Hamilton Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Hamilton Township Public School District have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton East - Steinert, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
23 Schools
540 Schools
# Students
11,973 Students
461,561 Students
# Teachers
978 Teachers
36,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hamilton Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (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 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
738 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
379 Students
45,473 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
4,864 Students
149,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
33%
# Black Students
2,003 Students
78,001 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
4,262 Students
175,895 Students
% White Students
35%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
986 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
452 Students
10,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
424
# Students in K Grade:
820
2,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
803
3,274
# Students in 2nd Grade:
807
3,306
# Students in 3rd Grade:
759
3,440
# Students in 4th Grade:
814
3,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
822
3,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
846
4,193
# Students in 7th Grade:
815
6,952
# Students in 8th Grade:
918
7,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
955
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
890
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
864
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
876
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
831
16,439
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,941 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$256 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$263 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,356
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,941
$26,033
Best Hamilton Township Public School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton East - Steinert
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton North - Nottingham
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton West-watson
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2720 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4168
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4168
Grades: 9-12
| 1,348 students
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means
This article explains the National Blue Ribbon of Distinction, an award given by the U.S. Department of Education to schools demonstrating high academic standards and significant improvements in student achievement. It details the criteria for selection, benefits of the program, and its impact on educational excellence.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
