Edison Middle School vs. Hamilton Middle School
Should you attend Edison Middle School or Hamilton Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 568 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
568 students
413 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#201 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
130
Grade 7 Students
196
152
Grade 8 Students
192
131
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
94%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
