Hamilton Elementary School vs. Dry Creek Elementary School
Should you attend Hamilton Elementary School or Dry Creek Elementary 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
Top Rankings
Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Dry Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
368 students
367 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#514 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
10
Kindergarten Students
46
49
Grade 1 Students
72
46
Grade 2 Students
62
47
Grade 3 Students
41
57
Grade 4 Students
43
52
Grade 5 Students
49
51
Grade 6 Students
54
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
15%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
74%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
18%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
