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Hamilton Middle School

Hamilton Middle School

Address: 8600 East Dartmouth Avenue, Denver

Phone: (720) 423-9500

Principal Name: Fernanda Dillon

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About the Data

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6-8
Grades Served
700
Total Enrollment
16:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
9:05am - 4:05pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Hamilton Middle School fosters lifelong global learners through the nurturing of a compassionate and multicultural community that leads change toward a more peaceful world. As international educators, we promote balanced academic, physical, artistic and emotional development for all students. Students at Hamilton explore multiple disciplines and demonstrate understanding through inquiry...

Hamilton Middle School fosters lifelong global learners through the nurturing of a compassionate and multicultural community that leads change toward a more peaceful world. As international educators, we promote balanced academic, physical, artistic and emotional development for all students. Students at Hamilton explore multiple disciplines and demonstrate understanding through inquiry and rigorous assessment. Our students are empathetic towards people and their beliefs and utilize diverse intellectual, linguistic and cultural perspectives to inform their lens. We challenge learners and inspire globally-minded students to become lifelong, enduring learners, servant leaders and critical thinkers.

Student Demographics

Asian
3.6%
Black or African American
20.3%
Hispanic or Latino
47.7%
White
20.4%
Other
8%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
9.1%
Hispanic or Latino
13.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
2.3%
White
72.7%
Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
65.8%
English Learners
39.2%
Special Education
15%
8.02
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2023
Students feel a sense of belonging 76.9 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 62.8 %
Students feel safe and healthy 79.1 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 68.1 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 62 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 80.2 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 81.6 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 26.2 % 25.2 % -1.0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 23.1 % 28.8 % +5.7 %
Hispanic or Latino 17.2 % 12.1 % -5.1 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 25.7 % 34.6 % +8.9 %
White 47.7 % 42.6 % -5.1 %
Economically Disadvantaged 18.9 % 15.6 % -3.3 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 33.5 % 39.5 % +6.0 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 18.6 % 15.9 % -2.7 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 10.5 % 15 % +4.5 %
Hispanic or Latino 8.8 % 4.7 % -4.1 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 20.7 % 26.9 % +6.2 %
White 44.1 % 33.3 % -10.8 %
Economically Disadvantaged 12 % 10.3 % -1.7 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 24.7 % 24.2 % -0.5 %

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 40 38 -2.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA 38 NA
Hispanic or Latino 37.5 38 +0.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA 39 NA
White 50 35 -15.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 42 40 -2.0
Economically Disadvantaged 31.5 37.5 +6.0

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 42 38.5 -3.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA 42 NA
Hispanic or Latino 44 42 -2.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA 39 NA
White NA 33 NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged 36.5 37 +0.5
Economically Disadvantaged 44 39 -5.0

Improvement Plan
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Academic Club or Competition
Blended Learning
Choir
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Drama
Fine Arts
Gifted and Talented
International Focus
Spanish
STEM
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

Community Service Club or Organization
Highly Gifted and Talented
Music
Physical Education (PE)
Technology
Student Services & Supports

After-School Programs
Community Resources
Lunch
Tutoring
Special Education

Affective Needs Center-Based Program
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Early Childhood

Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 11.1 % 26.3 % 1.4 %
American Indian or Alaska Native 0 % 0 % 0 %
Asian 0 % 1.2 % 0 %
Black or African American 5.3 % 9.8 % 0.8 %
Hispanic or Latino 3.1 % 9.6 % 0.5 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 % 0 % 0 %
Two or More Races 0.8 % 1.4 % 0.2 %
White 2 % 4.2 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2023
Average Daily Attendance 87.1 %
Truancy Rate 7.3 %
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