Hamilton West-watson vs. Hamilton North - Nottingham
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Hamilton North - Nottingham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton West-watson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton North - Nottingham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,348 students
1,005 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1972 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1896 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
16%
Graduation Rate
80%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
353
271
Grade 10 Students
309
225
Grade 11 Students
306
218
Grade 12 Students
296
252
Ungraded Students
84
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
51%
43%
% Black
18%
27%
% White
25%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
