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#1801 of 3,192 schools in MI
Barry ISD Special Education
School · Barry ISD · Hastings, MI
A school in Hastings, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
555 WEST WOODLAWN AVE, Hastings, MI 49058
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Barry ISD Special Education score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barry ISD Special Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,585/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hastings), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,169
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Barry ISD
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $147,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Barry ISD Special Education is listed in Barry ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barry ISD Special Education
Barry ISD Special Education is a public school in Hastings, MI, part of Barry ISD, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,801 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barry ISD Special Education
What grades does Barry ISD Special Education serve?
Barry ISD Special Education serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Barry ISD Special Education?
Barry ISD Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry ISD Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Barry ISD Special Education is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barry ISD Special Education rank in MI?
Barry ISD Special Education ranks #1,801 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Barry ISD Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Barry ISD Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barry ISD Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barry ISD Special Education has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Barry ISD Special Education a charter school?
No, Barry ISD Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barry ISD Special Education a Title I school?
No, Barry ISD Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barry ISD Special Education?
100.0% of students at Barry ISD Special Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Barry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (269) 945-9545
- Area population (ZIP 49058)
- 19,513
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49058; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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