Hamilton Heights Middle School

742 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton Heights Middle School is located in Arcadia, Indiana, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hamilton Heights School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. By focusing on both core curriculum and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing character growth, critical thinking, and community engagement.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build social connections. As part of a smaller community, Hamilton Heights Middle School places a high value on the partnership between teachers, students, and families, creating a collaborative atmosphere that promotes academic achievement and school pride. Its location in Arcadia serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, helping to shape the educational experience of local youth.

742

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton Heights Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	689
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
689 (92.9%)
Hispanic
26 (3.5%)
Two or More
23 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
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:	No
District:	Hamilton Heights School Corp
Phone:	(317)984-3588
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 5 193

Grade 6 190

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 219