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Hamilton Middle School

8600 EAST DARTMOUTH AVENUE, DENVER, CO, 80231

About Hamilton Middle School

Hamilton Middle School is a public school in Denver, Colorado, that serves students in grades 6 through 8. With about 700 students, the school has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, which strikes a good balance between giving each student individual attention and giving them chances to learn together. Hamilton Middle School has a full curriculum that includes core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies, as well as enrichment programs in the arts, technology, and physical education. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, which is typical of Denver's multicultural community. This makes for a lively and welcoming learning environment. Recent data from USA News shows that 16% of students were proficient or better in math, and 27% were proficient or better in reading. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with the district average, which helps keep academic programs and extracurricular activities going. Hamilton Middle School is in a neighborhood with various homes and local services, which gives students access to a supportive environment. The school as a whole offers chances for both academic and personal growth, and it also provides a well-rounded education.

Contact Information

Address

8600 EAST DARTMOUTH AVENUE, DENVER, CO, 80231

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Phone

(720) 423-9500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 27% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
700
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 204 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hamilton Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.86%
Asian 3.71%
Hispanic 49%
Black 16.43%
Two+ Races 6.86%
Native Am. 0.57%
White
22.86%
Asian
3.71%
Hispanic
49%
Black
16.43%
Two+ Races
6.86%
Native Am.
0.57%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 700
48.71%
341 Female
51.29%
359 Male

Student Population

700 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

350 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The school collaborated with more than 15 local organizations to expand programs in areas such as homework help, tutoring, STEAM activities, and outdoor learning experiences for students. For example, Right at School provided after-school homework help, sports, and STEAM activities to over 60 students, and the Colorado Mountain Club offered a conservation club including outdoor adventures and field trips.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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