Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spitler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spitler Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hart, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 329.4 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 38 miles to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spitler Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Spitler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spitler Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2087 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Hispanic
36%
9%
White
62%
63%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spitler Elementary School's ranking?
Spitler Elementary School is ranked #2087 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Spitler Elementary School often compared to?
Spitler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelby Elementary School, Patricia St Clair Elementary School, Pentwater Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Spitler Elementary School?
389 students attend Spitler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Spitler Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spitler Elementary School?
Spitler Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Spitler Elementary School offer ?
Spitler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spitler Elementary School part of?
Spitler Elementary School is part of Hart Public School District.
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