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Hart Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,192 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 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,192 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hart Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
% 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 $15,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,586 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,291
$18,606
Spending / Student
$13,586
$17,784
Best Hart Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Spitler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6340
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6340
Gr: K-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Hart High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hart Public School District?
Hart Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,192 students.
What is the rank of Hart Public School District?
Hart Public School District is ranked #556 out of 845 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 16:1, 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 $13,586 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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