Hamilton Middle School

Marion County
400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
463 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Hamilton Middle School, located at 400 Military St S in Hamilton, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Marion County School District. As a middle-level school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a structured academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a combination of core curriculum subjects, extracurricular activities, and community engagement, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Marion County Board of Education (mcbe.net), Hamilton Middle School benefits from the resources and oversight of the district’s broader educational mission. The school emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages academic achievement, character development, and social responsibility. By maintaining a focus on localized educational goals and standards set by the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a changing educational landscape.
463
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (82.3%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (9.5%)
  • Black
    28 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marion County
Phone: (205)921-7030
Website: http://www.mcbe.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 261
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 143
Grade 6 109
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 113
Gender Ratio