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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,550 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,550 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hastings Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 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.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
2,318 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
243
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
185
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,447 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,781
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,447
$17,559
Best Hastings Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northeastern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 E Grant St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Hastings High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Grades: 9-12
| 801 students
Rank: #55.
Hastings Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
Southeastern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S East St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,550 students.
What is the rank of Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District is ranked #302 out of 860 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?
91% of Hastings Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $12,447 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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