Top Rankings
Hamilton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,119 students in Hamilton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Hamilton School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 38% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton School District are Marcy Elementary School, Maple Avenue Elementary School and Lannon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hamilton School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
5,119 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Hamilton School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 450 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.53
# American Indian Students
14 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
600 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
341 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
170 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
3,766 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
74%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
243
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
349
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
341
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
374
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
356
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
365
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
375
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
408
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
355
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
389
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
374
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
396
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
419
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
375
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,557
$17,039
Spending / Student
$13,140
$17,011
Best Hamilton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W240n6059 Maple Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Lannon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7145 N Lannon Rd
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Spring Intermediate
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N58w22350 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Grades: 5-6
| 783 students
Rank: #55.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N59w22490 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Grades: 7-8
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W220n6151 Town Line Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,564 students
Rank: #77.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W236n7465 Woodside Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 820-1530
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 820-1530
Grades: K-4
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
W220n6660 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-6190
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-6190
Grades: PK
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,119 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District is ranked #19 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton School District?
74% of Hamilton School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hamilton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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