Hastings Area School District
School District · Hastings, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#86 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,253
$1,330 vs Michigan median
District size
2,519 students
Larger than Michigan median
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 7.1/10, Hastings Area School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southeastern Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Hastings Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.
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 7.1/10. 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?
Southeastern Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hastings Area School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
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 37.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. 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 7.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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