For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,162 students in Hemlock Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hemlock Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (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
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,162 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hemlock Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,054 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
106
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,371 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,305 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,371
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,305
$17,559
Best Hemlock Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hemlock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Kc Ling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 N Pine St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Grades: 1-4
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Hemlock Virtual
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Hemlock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Maple St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hemlock Elementary School
Magnet School
200 Wilson St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hemlock Public School District?
Hemlock Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,162 students.
What is the rank of Hemlock Public School District?
Hemlock Public School District is ranked #236 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hemlock Public School District?
91% of Hemlock Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hemlock Public School District?
Hemlock Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hemlock Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,305 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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