James MacDonald Public School

School Board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · Hamilton · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

6.2 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#2458 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#38 / 82 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#44 / 87 City Rank (2023-2024)
310 Enrollment (2023-2024)
0.0 → 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20246.2
2022-20236.7
2021-20226.2

EQAO Subject Scores (2023-2024) — % Meeting Provincial Standard

Gr 3 Reading
71%
Gr 3 Writing
71%
Gr 3 Math
54%
Gr 6 Reading
70%
Gr 6 Writing
63%
Gr 6 Math
40%

School Information

Elementary School in Hamilton

James MacDonald Public School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, Ontario, operated by Hamilton-Wentworth DSB.

Families researching schools near Hamilton can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
10%
First Language Not English
40%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
10%
Living in Low-Income Households
5%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Hamilton-Wentworth DSB, the school board that operates James MacDonald Public School.

2,734 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$123,961 Average Salary (2024)
$119,737 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers2,398$121,898
Principals & Vice-Principals168$150,463
Management & Specialists97$125,236
Student Support Services47$117,464
Senior Administration10$198,987
Other Staff6$125,328
Administrative Support6$113,794
Facilities & Maintenance2$113,366

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Sheryl Robinson PetrazziniDirector of Education and Secretary of the Board$265,981
Jamie NunnAssociate Director, School Improvement, Learning Services$224,987
Matthew GerardAssociate Director, Business Services and Treasurer of the Board$216,385
Lindsay SnellSuperintendent of Equity and Student Achievement$214,495
Kathryn ShortDirector of School Mental Health$201,540

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB

Financial data from Hamilton-Wentworth DSB, the school board responsible for James MacDonald Public School.

$790.8M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$786.8M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$21,062 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$6.5M Based on 310 students (0% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for James MacDonald Public School (2023-2024)?

James MacDonald Public School has an overall EQAO performance score of 6.2 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on Grade 3 & 6 reading, writing, and math assessments.

What is the ranking of James MacDonald Public School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

James MacDonald Public School is ranked #2458 out of 4,061 public elementary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of James MacDonald Public School?

The address of James MacDonald Public School is 200 Chester Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C2X1.

What school board does James MacDonald Public School belong to?

James MacDonald Public School belongs to Hamilton-Wentworth DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Hamilton, Ontario.

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