James MacDonald Public School
Hamilton, Ontario
Mixed performance with weaker writing, weaker math. Recent results show a declining trend.
Overall score
out of 10
Key metrics
Math
40%
Needs improvementReading
70%
AverageWriting
63%
AverageTrend
DecliningWhat this means for parents
This profile is derived from the available EQAO/OSSLT measures: reading is 70%, writing is 63%, math is 40%. Across the available three-year change fields, the school is declining overall (average change -12.7 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 writing outcomes
- parents seeking very even performance across subjects
Performance by grade level
Reading
Average71%
Writing
Average71%
Math
Average54%
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
200 Chester Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 2X1
Phone
905-385-3267
Type
Public · English
Grades
JK-6
Students
310
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