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102 East Clinton, Fresno, CA 93704-5315
Summary
Hamilton Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 27th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 31.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 19.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 31.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 19.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,292/1,734 (26th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,252/1,735 (28th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 811 |
| Low-Income Students | 696 (85.8%) |
| English Learners | 105 (12.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.2 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period. Math rose 0.1 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.6% to 42.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,292 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 30.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results held steady.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 28%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.8% to 28.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,252 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hamilton Elementary compare within the district?
Hamilton Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hamilton Elementary rank in California?
Hamilton Elementary ranks No. 1,292 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,252 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hamilton Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 30.2% meet the reading standard and 17.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hamilton Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Hamilton Elementary is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–8 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Hamilton Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Hamilton Elementary is No. 24 in reading and No. 27 in math proficiency among the 30 K–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton ElementaryThis school | 19.0% | 31.1% |
| Bullard Talent | 50.8% | 61.9% |
| Wawona K-8 | 22.6% | 32.1% |
