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Patrick Hamilton Middle School (Closed 2009)

614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Patrick Hamilton Middle School serves 412 students in grades 5-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Patrick Hamilton Middle School?
412 students attend Patrick Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Patrick Hamilton Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patrick Hamilton Middle School?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patrick Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Patrick Hamilton Middle School part of?
Patrick Hamilton Middle School is part of Dowagiac Union School District.

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