Hamilton Middle

hamilton.madison.k12.wi.us/

725 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton Middle School, located in the Westmorland neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, is a part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment. It draws a diverse student population from the surrounding community, emphasizing the development of the "whole child" by balancing core academic curriculum with social-emotional learning and extracurricular engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Madison community, often collaborating with local families and organizations to support student success. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Hamilton offers a variety of programs, including arts, music, athletics, and elective courses designed to help students explore their interests. As part of the larger district, the school aligns its goals with MMSD’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and personalized learning paths for all students.

725

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	62
Black	40
Asian	96
Two or More	70
American Indian	1

White
452 (62.7 %)
Asian
96 (13.3 %)
Two or More
70 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
62 (8.6 %)
Black
40 (5.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-4620
Website:	http://hamilton.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 240

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 239