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Hamilton East - Steinert vs. Hamilton West-watson

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School Overview

School
Hamilton East - Steinert
2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hamilton West-watson
2720 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton East - Steinert ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,427 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton West-watson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,454 students
1,427 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton East - Steinert over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton West-watson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton East - Steinert.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton West-watson.
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton East - Steinert over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton West-watson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton East - Steinert with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton West-watson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1697 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#2037 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton East - Steinert, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton West-watson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
7%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton East - Steinert who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton West-watson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton East - Steinert who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton West-watson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton East - Steinert who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton West-watson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 50% in NJ)
90%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hamilton East - Steinert with the average graduation rate observed in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hamilton West-watson with the average graduation rate observed in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hamilton East - Steinert by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hamilton West-watson by grade.
Grade 9 Students
405
425
Grade 10 Students
346
374
Grade 11 Students
342
310
Grade 12 Students
361
318

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton East - Steinert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton West-watson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton East - Steinert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton West-watson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton East - Steinert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton West-watson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
56%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton East - Steinert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton West-watson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton East - Steinert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton West-watson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton East - Steinert, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton West-watson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton East - Steinert, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton West-watson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton East - Steinert, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton West-watson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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