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#2060 of 3,192 schools in MI
Hartford Alternative Education
High School · Hartford Public Schools · Hartford, MI
A high school in Hartford, MI where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 School Street, Hartford, MI 49057
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hartford Alternative Education score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 6-year record (2016–2021).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hartford Alternative 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), 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
$56,375
Median home value
$111,300
Median rent
$746/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Watervliet Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Way Watervliet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hartford Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hartford Alternative Education is listed in Hartford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hartford Alternative Education
Hartford Alternative Education is a public high school in Hartford, MI, part of Hartford Public Schools, serving approximately 121 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,060 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hartford Alternative Education
What grades does Hartford Alternative Education serve?
Hartford Alternative Education serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hartford Alternative Education?
Hartford Alternative Education has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
How does Hartford Alternative Education rank in MI?
Hartford Alternative Education ranks #2,060 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hartford Alternative Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Hartford Alternative Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hartford Alternative Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartford Alternative Education has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Hartford Alternative Education a charter school?
No, Hartford Alternative Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hartford Alternative Education a Title I school?
No, Hartford Alternative Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartford Alternative Education?
93.4% of students at Hartford Alternative 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Phone
- (269) 621-7143
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49057)
- 6,405
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 49057; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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