Hart Middle School

6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-12, Hart Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,032 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Hart Middle School's student population of 1,032 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,032 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Hart Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hart Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#256 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hart Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hart Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hart Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hart Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hart Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hart Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hart Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hart Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hart Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hart Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hart Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Hart Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hart Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hart Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hart Middle School's ranking?
Hart Middle School is ranked #256 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hart Middle School often compared to?
Hart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Hoosen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hart Middle School?
1,032 students attend Hart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hart Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hart Middle School?
Hart Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hart Middle School offer ?
Hart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hart Middle School part of?
Hart Middle School is part of Rochester Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Hart Middle School located?
Hart Middle School is located in the Cross Creek neighborhood of Rochester, MI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,032 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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