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Hamlin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 442 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 23, 2013

We had considered Briggs for middle school, only because of the negative things friends had said about Hamlin. I am so glad we went with our gut and sent our son to Hamlin! What a wonderful place. The staff is incredible, nothing short of involved and caring! What a wonderful thing for these students! The booster club this year is coming together for some great events for our kids! I look forward to being part of this great school. Would love to see more parent involvement though.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2013

Hamlin is the best middle school ever. I went there 6-8 grade and it was amazing. All the teachers were very supportive and they recognized my strengths and my weakness's. I would definately suggest this school for middle schoolers.


Posted May 27, 2009

Hamlin is a great school. Going on the 3rd year now, the principal, vice-principal and staff have worked super hard to change the climate to a positive and healthy one. There is so much going on to get positive progress for students at all levels. It is a totally new climate at Hamlin! The Booster Club could use more parents getting involved, but even with current member, they do an awesome job supporting the school and their students. More parents need to get involved - especially at the middle school level!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2009

Hamlin does not have the best reputation, although my personal experience is opposite of that. Hamlin staff has worked with me very closly when it comes to assisting my children with they're education. I am very involved with what happens with my kids and they're interactions with teacher's and peers. What I have found is like anything you get out what you put into it. I appreciate the staff tremendously, and I'm glad my children were able to attend Hamlin
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2008

An awsome school to learn in!Their is great teachers && the best principal ever!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 14, 2008

This school was intresting compared to the other schools I went to around the country. Although acedemic classes are limited here, it has a friendly atmosphere and have many parent involement. Though many students complain how food is bad or teachers are mean, overall it's an average school like any other middle school. The teachers are very supportive and helpful but the principle's leadership is still a question since he is new to this school.
—Submitted by a student


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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 74% in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
68%
Writing

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
26%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
53%
Science

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 68%
Hispanic 27% 17%
Black 4% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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326 Centennial Blvd
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: (541) 744-6356

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