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#2124 of 3,192 schools in MI
Hemlock Middle School
Middle School · Hemlock Public School District · Hemlock, MI
A middle school in Hemlock, MI where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 260, Hemlock, MI 48626
- Math 39% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hemlock Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hemlock 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,961
Median home value
$208,600
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48626; 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.
Hemlock Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hemlock Middle School is listed in Hemlock Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hemlock Middle School
Hemlock Middle School is a public middle school in Hemlock, MI, part of Hemlock Public School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,124 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hemlock Middle School
What grades does Hemlock Middle School serve?
Hemlock Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hemlock Middle School?
Hemlock Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hemlock Middle School rank in MI?
Hemlock Middle School ranks #2,124 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hemlock Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hemlock Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Hemlock Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemlock Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hemlock Middle School a charter school?
No, Hemlock Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hemlock Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hemlock Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hemlock Middle School?
37.3% of students at Hemlock 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (989) 642-5253
- Area population (ZIP 48626)
- 5,813
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 48626; 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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