Top Rankings
Hillsdale Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 45 students in Hillsdale Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hillsdale Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
45 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsdale Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)79.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$276,500
$14,589
Showing 2010–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (19-20)
$257,000
$14,302
Showing 2010–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hillsdale Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsdale Area Career Center
Vocational School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1881
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1881
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsdale Independent School District?
Hillsdale Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 45 students.
What is the rank of Hillsdale Independent School District?
Hillsdale Independent School District is ranked #204 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale Independent School District?
84% of Hillsdale Independent School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsdale Independent School District?
Hillsdale Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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