How is Velma Hamilton Middle School rated?

Velma Hamilton Middle School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Madison Metropolitan School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Velma Hamilton Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Velma Hamilton Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 81% in Social Studies, 74% in Science, 73% in English Language Arts, 73% in Reading, 70% in Math and 70% in Writing.

What grades does Velma Hamilton Middle School serve?

Velma Hamilton Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Velma Hamilton Middle School?

790 students attend Velma Hamilton Middle School, up from 770 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Velma Hamilton Middle School?

TopHap matches 13,159 residential properties to Velma Hamilton Middle School in and around Madison. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Velma Hamilton Middle School in?

Velma Hamilton Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District, which reports 54 schools, 25,155 students and $17,414 of spending per student.

Velma Hamilton Middle School

Velma Hamilton Middle School is a public middle school in Madison, WI, serving grades 6–8, rated A-, with 790 students and a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 81% in Social Studies, 74% in Science and 73% in English Language Arts.

A-TopHap school rating

Rating: A-
Grades: 6–8
Enrollment: 790
Students per teacher: 14.5:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies81%

Science74%

English Language Arts73%

Reading73%

Math70%

Writing70%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: Yes

Student body

White64%

Asian9%

Two or more races9%

Hispanic9%

Black7%

Native American0%

Male / female: 47% / 53%
Free or reduced lunch: 19%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +2.6%
Prior-year enrollment: 770

Homes assigned to this school

13,159 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Velma Hamilton Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 4801 Waukesha St, Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (608) 204-4620
Website: hamilton.madison.k12.wi.us
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 550852000966

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School district

Madison Metropolitan School District

District rating: B-
Schools: 54
Students: 25,155
Spending per student: $17,414
Teachers (FTE): 2,167
Grades: PK–12

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