Hamilton Middle School vs. Plainwell Middle School
Should you attend Hamilton Middle School or Plainwell 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 714 students in grades 5-8, Hamilton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Plainwell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
714 students
587 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1411 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
178
-
Grade 6 Students
182
186
Grade 7 Students
169
199
Grade 8 Students
185
202
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
