Hillman Community Schools

26042 M 32 S
Hillman, MI 49746-9788
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
432 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
82,996 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 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 65% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#491 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
35%
39%
45%
35-39%
38%
65%
81%
(2022-23)
32%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,086 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,766
$18,606
Spending / Student
$12,086
$17,784

Best Hillman Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillman Community Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26042 M 32 S
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 E 3rd St
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 845 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 $12,086 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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