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Hamilton Elementary/Middle School

Public | PK-8 | 677 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 7 ratings
2011:
Based on 6 ratings
2010:
Based on 5 ratings

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Posted May 16, 2007

Hamilton is a very caring and production school. They encourage parents to get involved in the PTA and other student activities. I very happy my children attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2006

well I have gone to Hamilton since i was in the first grade. I just graduated from the school this year. To be quiet honest the school is great. It has a great family like atmosphere.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted November 25, 2004

This is the opinion of a child who has gone to this school for a long time... it's a good school and all. It mainly caters to the kids who do not learn; I transferred out becuase I wasn't getting a good enough education (thus, why I skipped a grade). Most of the teachers are nice (and every one who knows me thinks I'm excellent and I don't know why), but there are some who are really mean. The extracurricular activites are nice. Parent involvement isn't too good... there WAS no PTA. Safety is pretty good, though. Overall, this is a good school, but not the best.
—Submitted by Marie, a student


Posted March 11, 2004

I originally pushed for my child(girl)to go to Hamilton because it was such a clean and organised looking school. I went to the other Hamilton on Sefton Road after visiting this Hamilton and was disappointed. Hamilton Elementary/Middle is a fantastic place to send your kids. The office staff seem to really care about the results of their work and motivated in their interaction with the kids. Being K-8 the school sort of an extended family feel and the mixed race population has an excellent real world. I don't feel like my daughter is going to school in a bubble but is interacting with a variety of races and cultures. Mr Barnes(the principal) does a great job. Tour the school for yourself! Cliff Blackstone
—Submitted by Clifford Blackstone, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 83% 38%
White 12% 46%
Hispanic 3% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6101 Old Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21214
Phone: (410) 396-6375

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