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Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School vs. Wessagusset

Should you attend Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School or Wessagusset? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School
400 Union Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Wessagusset
75 Pilgrim Road
North Weymouth, MA 02191
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wessagusset ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
351 students
328 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wessagusset over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wessagusset.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wessagusset over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Weymouth School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wessagusset with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Weymouth School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#452 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#835 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wessagusset, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts 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 Wessagusset who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts 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 Wessagusset who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts 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 Wessagusset who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wessagusset by grade.
Kindergarten Students
70
44
Grade 1 Students
66
47
Grade 2 Students
62
78
Grade 3 Students
69
64
Grade 4 Students
36
42
Grade 5 Students
48
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wessagusset, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wessagusset, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wessagusset, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wessagusset, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wessagusset, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wessagusset, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wessagusset, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wessagusset, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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