- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, WI
Hamilton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550852000966
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 12
- middle schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle ranks #2 of 12 middle schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Hamilton Middle grew from 725 students in 2022-23 to 768 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 550852000966 · Madison, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 15.5:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
Hamilton Middle grew from 725 students in 2022-23 to 768 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- East High
East High
1,643 students
- Lafollette Hig
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- This school 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- Cesar Chavez E 631
Cesar Chavez Elementary
631 students
What this shows Hamilton Middle reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Middle compares
Hamilton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Hamilton Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafollette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Madison
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sennett Middle
Standard public school
570 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Cherokee Heights Middle
Standard public school
526 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Toki Middle
Standard public school
487 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
O'keeffe Middle
Standard public school
434 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Whitehorse Middle
Standard public school
415 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Middle
How many students attend Hamilton Middle?
Hamilton Middle has 790 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Middle?
16.4% of students at Hamilton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Middle is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Middle?
Hamilton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton Middle rank among middle schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle ranks #2 of 12 middle schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides Hamilton Middle, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and East High (1,643 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.