Hamilton School District

W220n6151 Town Line Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Hamilton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,131 students in Hamilton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Hamilton School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton School District are Marcy Elementary School, Maple Avenue Elementary School and Silver Spring Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hamilton School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
5,131 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamilton School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#14 out of 447 school districts
(Top 5%)
67%
40%
65%
38%
65%
44%
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
73%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,110 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,526
$17,189
Spending / Student
$13,110
$17,161

Best Hamilton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Maple Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W240n6059 Maple Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Silver Spring Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N58w22350 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Gr: 5-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N59w22490 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Gr: 7-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Lannon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7145 N Lannon Rd
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Gr: K-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W220n6151 Town Line Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W236n7465 Woodside Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 820-1530
Gr: K-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
W220n6660 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-6190
Gr: PK | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,131 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District is ranked #14 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton School District?
73% of Hamilton School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton School District?
Hamilton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hamilton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,110 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,131 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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