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Hamilton Meadow Park School

Public | K-6 | 610 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 7, 2012

They can't get a handle on the bullying at this school. Students have no respect for teachers, volunteers, and especially other students. There is a lack of supervision at recess and the school looks terrible. Trash remains all over, while the janitor walks right by. If your looking for a wonderful school for your child, LOOK ELSEWHERE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2012

I Love this School!! We are in the Coast guard and our daughter has been in this school for 3 yrs so far from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. I cannot say enough good things. The teachers are so hands on with the kids and gives 100% dedication to them.. the office staff and principal are great.. And I love their 0 tolerance for bullying system. My daughter feels safe everyday she goes to school and enjoys going every day :) We Are transferring to a new school next year due to PCS orders and will really miss Hamilton I recommend this school to any parent moving to the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2012

I was concerned about sending my son to Hamilton when he started kindergarten. My concerns were based mainly on things I had heard from other parents in the community. However, we have been there for a year and a half and we love it! The school has a fantastic administrative team who goes above and beyond everyday. I have found the parent community very involved and welcoming. In addition my son has had excellent teachers. He has not only become a fantastic reader but he is also being taught important character lessons which are encouraged in the classroom, on the playground and by administration. The school also has provided him an excellent opportunity to take after school enrichment classes in art, science, golf, and the list goes on. He is extremely happy and I am very glad I did not get scared away from my neighborhood school without giving it the chance it deserves.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2010

My son has an IEP and this school is great at meeting his needs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

i love their dedication to all of the students. Novato has great schools. Hamilton has quite a diverse group of students and is expanding their programs to really nurture these kids and their dreams for the future!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

its diverse, the princple is fabalous and they are explanding to 8th grade so our kids have less transitions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2009

This is an amazing school! As a former teacher, I can tell you, that never have I seen a more dedicated administration who inspire the teachers, parents and kids to excellence. The entire staff is excellent and the school works extremely hard to make sure the needs of every child is met. For a school with such a diverse socio-economic and cultural population the performance scores are wonderful. This is one of the reasons we chose Hamilton, because we want our children to grow up with the diversity to prepare them for the real world. The dedication from the PTA and parents is a true indicator of why this school is so successful as well. With the middle school being added this year we are so grateful that our kids can stay in this fantastic learning community right up until high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2008

I am a parent of 3 children here. I am so impressed with the entire staff and parent community. This is a wonderfully supportive, loving school that meets the demands of the population it serves. That includes everyone from the average student, children needing specialized instruction or Special Ed., and the GATE program for gifted students. I have firsthand experience with all of these areas. The PTA is very involved and supportive. The children are exposed to everything they need here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2006

Great school. My son did well here and I loved the one on one he received from his kindergarten teacher. We also loved the early bird/late bird program. It worked well for our family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2005

Very active parent community! Fantastic sense of community and inclusiveness. Great principal recognized by parent community award! Very dedicated teachers and attractive school undergoing remodel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2004

My oldest child attended k-2 here, and my other son Kindergaten. Their teachers were wonderful and gave them a wonderful beginning and a firm foundation. Not only were they taught the essentials acadamically, especially reading, but they (especially the oldest because he was there longer) were taught things like kindness, compassion, and fairness. Their teachers nurtured the good qualities they each possessed even if it was a little trying at times. They had the same K teacher, but have very different personalities. This teacher treated them individually and helped them each develop their own personalities.She didn't compare one to the other. And my oldest's 1st grade teacher was absolutely wonderful. She helped him gain more confidence in himself and his accomplishments as well as helped him recognize his natural talents. His 2nd grade teacher was a little tougher and taught him how good it feels to accomplish your goals especially difficult ones.
—Submitted by a parent


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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

845

Change from
2011 to 2012

-11

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

8 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

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In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

845

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

-11

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

8 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students81%
Females81%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disability50%
Students with no reported disability85%
English learner79%
Fluent-English proficient and English only82%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate79%
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)73%
Parent education - college graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students86%
Females84%
Males87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability87%
English learner82%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate86%
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)77%
Parent education - college graduate90%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate94%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Females65%
Males51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability61%
English learner29%
Fluent-English proficient and English only75%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate53%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate75%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students88%
Females95%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disability64%
Students with no reported disability92%
English learner91%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate100%
Parent education - high school graduate85%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate96%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate90%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students72%
Females62%
Males79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability72%
English learner45%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate58%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)79%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students68%
Females70%
Males67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability71%
English learner56%
Fluent-English proficient and English only74%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate65%
Parent education - high school graduate55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)71%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate67%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students82%
Females89%
Males76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability86%
English learner70%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate83%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)80%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate85%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students77%
Females84%
Males71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner57%
Fluent-English proficient and English only86%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate75%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate81%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students82%
Females84%
Males79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability88%
English learner65%
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate75%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)80%
Parent education - college graduate94%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate86%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students43%
Females38%
Males46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only58%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate17%
Parent education - high school graduate31%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)62%
Parent education - college graduate67%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students29%
Females15%
Males41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability26%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only41%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate9%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)38%
Parent education - college graduate58%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 43% 28%
Hispanic or Latino 38% 49%
African American 8% 7%
Asian 5% 8%
Filipino 2% 3%
Multiple or No Response 2% 3%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 136%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 251%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 85% 85%
Portuguese 3% 0%
French 2% 0%
Vietnamese 2% 2%
Cantonese 1% 2%
Farsi (Persian) 1% 0%
Gujarati 1% 0%
Hebrew 1% 0%
Japanese 1% 0%
Khmer (Cambodian) 1% 0%
Korean 1% 1%
Marshallese 1% 0%
Punjabi 1% 1%
Russian 1% 0%
Samoan 1% 0%
Thai 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 10N/A11
Average years teaching 12N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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1 Main Gate Road
Hamilton Field
Novato, CA 94949
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Phone: (415) 883-4691

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