Hamilton International Middle School

983 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton International Middle School, located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. It is well-regarded for its robust academic environment, which includes a popular International School (IS) program that integrates global perspectives across the curriculum. The school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education, balancing rigorous core subjects with a variety of elective options that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and language.

Beyond academics, Hamilton is known for its strong sense of community and diverse extracurricular offerings. The school supports a wide array of student clubs, competitive athletics, and music programs, which contribute to a well-rounded middle school experience. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, Hamilton strives to foster an inclusive environment that prepares its students for high school success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility.

983

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton International Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	535
Hispanic	120
Black	27
Asian	92
Two or More	192
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
535 (55.1%)
Two or More
192 (19.8%)
Hispanic
120 (12.4%)
Asian
92 (9.5%)
Black
27 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-5810
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	983
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 340

Grade 7 326

Grade 8 317