Hartford School District

115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057-1183
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,348 students in Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,348 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hartford 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 increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#706 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
34%
24%
45%
20%
38%
85-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
56%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
39%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,237 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 $11,631 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
$13,237
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,631
$17,693

Best Hartford School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Hartford High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Hartford Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
141 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hartford School District?
Hartford School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,348 students.
What is the rank of Hartford School District?
Hartford School District is ranked #691 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford School District?
56% of Hartford School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartford School District?
Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,631 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: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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