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Hamilton Community Schools School District

4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419-9604
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hamilton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,519 students in Hamilton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hamilton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,519 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamilton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#87 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
35%
59%
45%
44%
38%
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,797 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,287 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,797
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,287
$17,693

Best Hamilton Community Schools School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandyview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5372
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Gr: 5-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Bentheim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Blue Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3846 58th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,519 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District is ranked #88 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Community Schools School District?
86% of Hamilton Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Community Schools School District?
Hamilton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hamilton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,287 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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