Hamilton North - Nottingham vs. Hamilton West-watson
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton North - Nottingham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton North - Nottingham 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,348 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,005 students
1,348 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1896 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1972 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
12%
Graduation Rate
78%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
271
353
Grade 10 Students
225
309
Grade 11 Students
218
306
Grade 12 Students
252
296
Ungraded Students
39
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
43%
51%
% Black
27%
18%
% White
24%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
