Hamilton East - Steinert vs. Hamilton West-watson
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,437 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton East - Steinert ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,408 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton West-watson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,437 students
1,408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
101 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1697 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2037 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
12%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
390
365
Grade 10 Students
350
393
Grade 11 Students
357
356
Grade 12 Students
340
294
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
54%
% Black
11%
19%
% White
51%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%