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Hamilton Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,082 students in Hamilton Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Hamilton Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
3,082 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Hamilton Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (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.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
185 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
459 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
15%
17%
# White Students
2,118 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
69%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
267 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
247
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
222
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
247
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
286
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
212
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,998
$17,216
Spending / Student
$10,758
$17,164
Best Hamilton Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: K-3
| 952 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 4-6
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Township High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 7-8
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Local Preschool
Magnet School
775 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: PK
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,082 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District is ranked #413 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 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 Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Local School District?
69% of Hamilton Local School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Hamilton Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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