At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana middle enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 229 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
273.5
Hamilton Middle School: 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 472
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Hamilton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hamilton K-12 Schools. NCES reports 460 students for 2024–25.
Among 229 middle schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 48 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above the Montana median of 11.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 3.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hamilton Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 3.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.1%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hamilton K-12 Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8
Middle · Grades 07–08
20 reported students
Hamilton High School
High · Grades 09–12
460 reported students
Daly School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
539 reported students
Bitterroot Polytech HS
High · Grades 09–12
87 reported students
Washington School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
65 reported students
Public schools near Hamilton Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School Elementary · Hamilton K-12 Schools | PK–KG | 65 | 0.2 mi |
| Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 Middle · Hamilton K-12 Schools | 07–08 | 20 | 0.7 mi |
| Edna Thomas School Middle · Corvallis K-12 Schools | 05–06 | 191 | 5.4 mi |
| Corvallis 7-8 Middle · Corvallis K-12 Schools | 07–08 | 194 | 5.5 mi |
| CSD 7-8 Rise Distance Academy Middle · Corvallis K-12 Schools | 07–08 | 42 | 5.5 mi |
| CSD 7-8 Rise Pathway Academy Middle · Corvallis K-12 Schools | 07–08 | 1 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Middle School
What grades does Hamilton Middle School serve?
Hamilton Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hamilton K-12 Schools.
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 229 Montana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 472 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 460 students and 30.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 11.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hamilton Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hamilton Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Hamilton K-12 Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hamilton Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hamilton Middle School in?
Hamilton Middle School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools, based in Hamilton, MT, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hamilton Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington School (0.2 mi), Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 (0.7 mi), Edna Thomas School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.