Schools

Hamilton Provides Award-Winning Education for Low-Income Students

State Superintendent Tony Evers announced Thursday that Hamilton received an award for the high academic achievement of low-income students.

The Hamilton School District was recently recognized by the state superintendent for its success in educating low-income students. 

Hamilton received Title I funding to provide services to high numbers or high percentages of economically disadvantaged children in the district. Hamilton was among the 167 districts across the state that received special recognition. 

The district received an award in the High-Achieving Schools category. To earn the honor in this category, low-income students meet all measurable learning objectives, achievement gaps that are less than three points between student groups, and demonstrate high achievement at the school level. 

“What a great way to start the school year,” State Superintendent Tony Evers said in a news release. “By recognizing schools for their success at educating our students, we put the focus where it belongs: on our children.”

Evers will host an awards program at the State Capitol on Oct. 8 to further recognize Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition award recipients. Each school will receive a plaque and $500 for use by the school.

“The staff and administration of these schools are committed to breaking the link between poverty and low academic achievement through rigorous programming and attention to student needs,” Evers said. “The partnerships these schools create among teachers, parents, administrators, other school staff members, and the community provide an educational environment that supports children’s learning so our students graduate college and career ready.” 


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