Excellent
#53 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
Hale Area School
School · Hale Area Schools · Hale, MI
A school in Hale, MI where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
311 N WASHINGTON ST, Hale, MI 48739
- Math 40% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hale Area School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hale Area School 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low20/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,768
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hale Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hale Area School is listed in Hale Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hale Area School
Hale Area School is a public school in Hale, MI, part of Hale Area Schools, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hale Area School
What grades does Hale Area School serve?
Hale Area School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hale Area School?
Hale Area School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale Area School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale Area School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hale Area School rank in MI?
Hale Area School ranks #53 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hale Area School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hale Area School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Hale Area School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hale Area School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hale Area School a charter school?
No, Hale Area School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hale Area School a Title I school?
No, Hale Area School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hale Area School?
74.9% of students at Hale Area School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Iosco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (989) 728-3551
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 48739)
- 3,511
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 60.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48739; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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