Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patrick Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patrick Hamilton Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2574 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Hamilton Elementary School's ranking?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School is ranked #2574 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Patrick Hamilton Elementary School often compared to?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kincheloe Elementary School, Justus Gage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Patrick Hamilton Elementary School?
220 students attend Patrick Hamilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Patrick Hamilton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Hamilton Elementary School?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patrick Hamilton Elementary School offer ?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patrick Hamilton Elementary School part of?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School is part of Dowagiac Union School District.
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