Hastings Area School District

232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058-2225
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,481 students in Hastings Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hastings Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
2,481 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hastings Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#231 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

43%
38%
87%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
19.9%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2009–2022. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%

Showing 1990–2013. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
18%

Showing 2007–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% White
89%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,902 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,624 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$39 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,902
$22,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,624
$21,839

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hastings Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 E Grant St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S East St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,481 students.
What is the rank of Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District is ranked #275 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings Area School District?
89% of Hastings Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hastings Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,624 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,481 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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