Hastings Area School District
School District · Hastings, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Hastings Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hastings Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Elementary School
Hastings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northeastern Elementary School
Hastings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hastings Middle School
Hastings · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#260 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,253
$1,330 vs Michigan median
District size
2,519 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Hastings Area School District ranks #260 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Hastings Area School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elementary School (6.8/10), Northeastern Elementary School (6.4/10), and Hastings Middle School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hastings Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Northeastern Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Hastings Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Hastings High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Star Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Southeastern Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hastings Area School District
Hastings Area School District is a Hastings, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,519 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $13,253 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Hastings Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Hastings Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hastings Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hastings Area School District with test data.
Schools in Hastings Area School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Hastings
- Total Enrollment
- 2,519
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hastings Area School District?
The average composite rating for Hastings Area School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District spends $13,253 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hastings Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hastings Area School District is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hastings Area School District?
Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hastings Area School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Hastings Area School District?
Across schools in Hastings Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hastings Area School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Hastings Area School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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