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Hamilton Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 410 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted June 28, 2012

I've just finished 4 years at this school and don't regret it! There are a lot of cool, smart, and interesting kids and staff at Hamilton


Posted June 2, 2012

The special education program is especially strong at this school. Hamilton has an amazingly talented and caring special education teacher, who can reach all students and bring them to their highest personal potential.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2012

The staff is fantastic; the administrator is wonderful; and you couldn't ask for a better support staff! A+++++++ for this elementary school!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2012

Hamilton' students are very diverse and respect each other. Needless to say, their academic performance is one of the best in Michigan in the latest MEAP. In my opinion, having good classmates is the most important factor for kids in school, and the Hamilton is ideal place for that. Teachers and the PTA also do excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2011

Hamilton is the most caring and loving enviroment , great teachers and principal, I am very happy that my daughter attended Hamilton.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2009

I couldn't be more impressed with the education all three of my children are receiving at Hamilton. The teaching staff is warm, caring and very talented at what they do! I know that my children are safe and inspired to learn each day! My children love school and I am in awe of how much they are learning and growing each school year...WOW! I know my daughter and sons will be highly successful as they go through life, thanks to the strong educational start provided by the entire Hamilton staff! All schools in the U.S. should be this good!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2009

Hamilton is an EXCELLENT school! Our family had the privilege of having all three of our children go through Hamilton! We were so impressed with how much our children had learned as they headed off to middle school. Both our advanced learner and our challenged learner made huge academic gains and both are now doing very well at Boulan Park Middle School. The principal and teaching staff needed to be applauded for their dedication, expertise and caring ways! Our children LOVE school thanks to the amazing staff and wonderful school experience they received at Hamilton!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2009

Hamilton Elemenatary is an amazing school! The staff is talented and caring! The curriculum is top-notch! I had three children attend Hamilton and each received an outstanding education! I would highly recommend this school to anyone!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2008

This school has many challenges. The staff does not make all students feel welcome. They chose to hide behind their union rather that uphold their desire to be teaching professionals.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2008

Both of my children went to Hamilton elementary. Their teachers and the staff were amazing! One child was advanced math and the other had and IEP for reading. Both were cared for and loved. Even the after school program was personal and a very important part of their elementary experience
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2004

The school has many excellent teachers, but it also has several teachers that should retire. My children have had both good and bad teachers but came out with a solid background and have been successful in Middle School and High School.
—Submitted by 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 41% in 2013.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
77%

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

78 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
81%

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

84 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
91%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

84 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
93%

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

84 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
88%

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
86%

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

74 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 57% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 34% 3%
Black 7% 20%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 6%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr. Pamela Mathers
Fax number
  • (248) 823-4413

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
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5625 Northfield Parkway
Troy, MI 48098
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Phone: (248) 823-4400

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