For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 435 students in 49057, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49057, MI are Hartford Alternative Education and Hartford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49057 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49057, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49057, MI Public Middle 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.
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
49057, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 East St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Grades: K-2
| 317 students
Southwest Michigan Community School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
West Michigan Virtual - Hartford (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
36 W Main St
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Grades: 3-5
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49057, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49057, MI include Hartford Alternative Education and Hartford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49057?
2 public middle schools are located in 49057.
What is the racial composition of students in 49057?
49057 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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