Hamilton Middle School

www.hsd3.org/Page/3135

480 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

480

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	36
Black	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
413 (86.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.5 %)
Two or More
24 (5.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton K-12 Schools
Phone:	(406)363-2121
Website:	http://www.hsd3.org/Page/3135
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 122