HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hamilton Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hamilton K-12 Schools school district, located in Hamilton, MT with about 359 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Hamilton Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hamilton Middle School, located at 209 South 5th St in Hamilton, Montana, serves as a key educational institution within the Hamilton School District. Nestled in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the middle grades, typically focusing on the transition from elementary to high school curricula. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.
As a central hub for the local community, Hamilton Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to help young adolescents build critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility. Through its dedicated faculty and community engagement, the school remains a vital pillar in the Hamilton area, dedicated to nurturing the potential of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Hamilton Middle School at (406) 363-2121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hamilton, MT with about 359 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Hamilton K-12 Schools
- Total Students:
- 359
- Teachers:
- 21.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 359 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.