Top Rankings
Hartford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,348 students in Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,348 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Hartford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#706 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
760 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
9%
# Black Students
24 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
520 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
39%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
70
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,631 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,237
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,631
$17,693
Best Hartford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Hartford High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Hartford Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hartford School District?
Hartford School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,348 students.
What is the rank of Hartford School District?
Hartford School District is ranked #691 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford School District?
56% of Hartford School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartford School District?
Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,631 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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