Hamilton School District students scored well on the 2023-24 Wisconsin Forward Exam, topping the statewide average by 25 – 28 percentage points and outperforming most Waukesha County school districts in nearly all subject areas.
- Hamilton’s science score of 76.9% was 27.1 percentage points higher than the state average of 49.8%.
- In social studies, 80.5% of Hamilton students were proficient or advanced – 27.1 percentage points higher than the state average of 53.4%.
- The mathematics score was 80.3% for Hamilton which tops the state average of 53.1% by 27.2 percentage points.
- Some 77% of Hamilton students were proficient or advanced in English language arts compared to 51.1% at the state level, putting Hamilton 25.9 percentage points above the average in Wisconsin.
Among Waukesha County’s 10 K-12 school districts, Hamilton was the top performer in science, English language arts and social studies. Hamilton ranked second in the county for math, up from third one year ago.
The Forward Exam is designed to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. These standards outline what students should know and be able to do to be college and career ready.
“We are incredibly proud of our hard working students and dedicated staff members,” said Hamilton School District Superintendent Paul Mielke, Ph.D. “These exam scores are the result of their ongoing commitment to academic excellence.”
“Our rigorous instruction is designed for all students to succeed,” added Dr. Mielke. “The continuous partnership with families and community members remains key to our district’s success.”
The Forward Exam tests Wisconsin students in English language arts and mathematics in grades three to eight; science in grades four and eight; and social studies in grades four, eight and 10. Educators note that the Forward Exam is one data point in a comprehensive assessment program that includes state, district and classroom assessments.
