Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Arthur M Hamilton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur M Hamilton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arthur M Hamilton School's student population of 194 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Arthur M Hamilton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur M Hamilton School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1925 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
48%
Black
23%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur M Hamilton School's ranking?
Arthur M Hamilton School is ranked #1925 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arthur M Hamilton School often compared to?
Arthur M Hamilton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack L Kuban Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arthur M Hamilton School?
194 students attend Arthur M Hamilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Arthur M Hamilton School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur M Hamilton School?
Arthur M Hamilton School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arthur M Hamilton School offer ?
Arthur M Hamilton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arthur M Hamilton School part of?
Arthur M Hamilton School is part of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District.
In what neighborhood is Arthur M Hamilton School located?
Arthur M Hamilton School is located in the Central City South neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Central City South.
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