Hamilton Middle School vs Joe Shoemaker School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
Joe Shoemaker School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle School Denver, Colorado | Joe Shoemaker School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 262 | #866 of 993 |
| National rank | #11966 of 15,369 | #44731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 775 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 20.2).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 68.1%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.7).
- •Hamilton Middle School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 543.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton Middle School better than Joe Shoemaker School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle School ranks higher (29.8 vs 20.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hamilton Middle School and Joe Shoemaker School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle School: 775. Joe Shoemaker School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle School and Joe Shoemaker School rank in Colorado?
Hamilton Middle School is 194th of 262 and Joe Shoemaker School is 866th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).