Patrick Hamilton Middle School serves 412 students in grades 5-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Patrick Hamilton Middle School?
412 students attend Patrick Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Patrick Hamilton Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick Hamilton Middle School?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patrick Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Patrick Hamilton Middle School part of?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School is part of Dowagiac Union School District.
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