Hamilton Middle

748 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton Middle School, located in the North Long Beach area, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Long Beach Unified School District. The campus is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history. The school community strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various opportunities for student engagement.

Beyond its academic program, Hamilton Middle School places a strong focus on cultivating a positive school culture that values diversity and inclusivity. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs, which help students explore their interests, develop social-emotional skills, and build a sense of community. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood, Hamilton works to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed both academically and as well-rounded citizens.

748

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	604
Black	78
Asian	34
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
604 (80.7%)
Black
78 (10.4%)
Asian
34 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.0%)
Two or More
10 (1.3%)
White
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)602-0302
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	581
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 236

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 255