Hart Public School District

301 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420-1081
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,189 students in Hart Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hart Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,189 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hart Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#588 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
36%
45%
37%
38%
85-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
37%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
61%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,330 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 $13,620 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
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,330
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,620
$17,693

Best Hart Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hart High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Spitler Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6340
Grades: K-4
| 403 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hart Public School District?
Hart Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,189 students.
What is the rank of Hart Public School District?
Hart Public School District is ranked #589 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hart Public School District?
61% of Hart Public School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hart Public School District?
Hart Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hart Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,620 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: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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