About This School
Public School | Grades K-8 | Harrisburg City SD
Hamilton School is located in Harrisburg, PA and is one of 13 schools in Harrisburg City School District. It is a public school that serves 382 students in grades K-8.
Hamilton School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hamilton School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hamilton School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hamilton School's students and teachers. more
Hamilton School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hamilton School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hamilton School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hamilton School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Nativity School Of Harrisburg 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Benjamin Franklin School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Math Science Academy @ Benjamin Franklin School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Wordsworth Academy 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Downey School 0.6 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 382
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Hamilton School had 92% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
84%
Hispanic
9%
White
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Harrisburg City SD District Spending
$14,161Per Pupil
The Harrisburg City SD spends $14,161 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Harrisburg City SD District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Hamilton School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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