For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 613 students in Hamilton R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hamilton R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
613 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,485 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,396
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,485
$13,908
Best Hamilton R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penney High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7650 Nw Harley Road
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-4811
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-4811
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2173
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton R-II School District?
Hamilton R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 613 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton R-II School District?
Hamilton R-II School District is ranked #223 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton R-II School District?
93% of Hamilton R-II School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton R-II School District?
Hamilton R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hamilton R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,485 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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