Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School
Hamilton, Ontario
Mixed performance with weaker reading, weaker writing, weaker math. Recent results show a declining trend.
Overall score
out of 10
Key metrics
Math
26%
Needs improvementReading
60%
AverageWriting
68%
AverageTrend
DecliningWhat this means for parents
This profile is derived from the available EQAO/OSSLT measures: reading is 60%, writing is 68%, math is 26%. Across the available three-year change fields, the school is declining overall (average change -6.0 points).
Is this school a good fit?
Best for
- families looking for a balanced local option
May not be ideal for
- families prioritizing top-tier math performance
- families prioritizing strong reading outcomes
- families prioritizing strong writing outcomes
- parents seeking very even performance across subjects
Performance by grade level
Reading
Average58%
Writing
Average58%
Math
Needs improvement36%
Based on EQAOresults — % of students meeting the provincial standard.
Three-year improvement
Declining
Change in students meeting provincial standard over 3 years
Grade 3
Grade 6
Values in percentage points. Positive = more students meeting the standard vs. three years ago.
Contact & details
Address
320 Brigade Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9B 2E3
Phone
905-574-2662
Type
Public · English
Grades
JK-8
Students
450
Website
hwdsb.on.ca/helendetwilerNearby schools
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