Serving 608 students in grades 4-5, Lake Hamilton Interm. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Hamilton Interm. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Hamilton Interm. School's student population of 608 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Hamilton Interm. School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Hamilton Interm. School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#192 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
4%
19%
White
74%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Hamilton Interm. School's ranking?
Lake Hamilton Interm. School is ranked #192 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lake Hamilton Interm. School often compared to?
Lake Hamilton Interm. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Interm. School?
608 students attend Lake Hamilton Interm. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lake Hamilton Interm. School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Hamilton Interm. School?
Lake Hamilton Interm. School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Hamilton Interm. School offer ?
Lake Hamilton Interm. School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Hamilton Interm. School part of?
Lake Hamilton Interm. School is part of Lake Hamilton School District.
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