For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 432 students in Hillman Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hillman Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
432 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillman Community Schools, 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 65% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2004–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
90%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,273 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$7 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,875
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,273
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hillman Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillman Community Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26042 M 32 S
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hillman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 E 3rd St
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillman Community Schools?
Hillman Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 432 students.
What is the rank of Hillman Community Schools?
Hillman Community Schools is ranked #520 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillman Community Schools?
90% of Hillman Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillman Community Schools?
Hillman Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hillman Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,273 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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