Hastings Area School District

232 West Grand Street
Hastings, MI 49058-2225
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hastings Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,519 students in Hastings Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hastings Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,519 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Hastings Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 76% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#270 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hastings Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hastings Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hastings Area   School District 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.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hastings Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Hastings Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,273 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
241
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,950 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 $12,601 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hastings Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hastings Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,950
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hastings Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,601
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hastings Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hastings Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
519 E Grant St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S East St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Grades: K-5
| 254 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,519 students.
What is the rank of Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District is ranked #298 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings Area School District?
90% of Hastings Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hastings Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,601 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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