Top Rankings
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,874 students in Hamtramck School District Of The City Of. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hamtramck School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,874 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#714 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)52.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
31%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
12%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
56%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue (21-22)
$52 MM
$13 MM
Showing 2012–2022. View full 33-year historical data
Spending (21-22)
$54 MM
$13 MM
Showing 2012–2022. View full 33-year historical data
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$16,571
$17,846
Showing 2012–2022. View full 33-year historical data
Spending / Student (21-22)
$17,378
$17,220
Showing 2012–2022. View full 33-year historical data
Best Hamtramck School District Of The City Of Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickinson East Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3385 Norwalk St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7406
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7406
Gr: K-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7404
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7404
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Kosciuszko School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Burger St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7405
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7405
Gr: 7-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Tau Beta School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7409
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7409
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Hamtramck High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11410 Charest St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7401
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Dickinson West Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Burger St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7407
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7407
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Holbrook School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2361 Alice St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7408
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7408
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
11680 Mcdougall St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7410
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7410
Gr: PK-2 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamtramck School District Of The City Of?
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of manages 8 public schools serving 2,874 students.
What is the rank of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of?
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of is ranked #715 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamtramck School District Of The City Of?
56% of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of?
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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