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#2186 of 3,192 schools in MI
Hart Middle School
Middle School · Hart Public School District · Hart, MI
A middle school in Hart, MI serving grades 5th – 8th.
308 JOHNSON ST W, Hart, MI 49420
- Math 16% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hart Middle School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hart Middle 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hart), 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
$58,583
Median home value
$153,300
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Hart Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hart Middle School is listed in Hart Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hart Middle School
Hart Middle School is a public middle school in Hart, MI, part of Hart Public School District, serving approximately 377 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,186 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hart Middle School
What grades does Hart Middle School serve?
Hart Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hart Middle School?
Hart Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hart Middle School rank in MI?
Hart Middle School ranks #2,186 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hart Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hart Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Hart Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hart Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hart Middle School a charter school?
No, Hart Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hart Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hart Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hart Middle School?
78.8% of students at Hart Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oceana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (231) 873-6320
- Area population (ZIP 49420)
- 6,109
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 49420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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