Hale Elementarymiddle School (Closed 2020)

311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hale Elementarymiddle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
226 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
35-39%
40%
(18-19)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
9%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
18%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

White
93%
63%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Hale Elementarymiddle School?
226 students attend Hale Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hale Elementarymiddle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hale Elementarymiddle School?
Hale Elementarymiddle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hale Elementarymiddle School offer ?
Hale Elementarymiddle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hale Elementarymiddle School part of?
Hale Elementarymiddle School is part of Hale Area Schools.

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