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Hillsdale Preparatory School
Elementary School · Hillsdale Preparatory School · Hillsdale, MI
A charter elementary school in Hillsdale, MI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 MECHANIC RD, Hillsdale, MI 49242
- Math 19% vs MI 36% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillsdale Preparatory School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillsdale Preparatory 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated939/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsdale), 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
$57,813
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Greenfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Bailey Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 30 | 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.
Hillsdale Preparatory School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,614NCES 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.
Hillsdale Preparatory School is listed in Hillsdale Preparatory School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillsdale Preparatory School
Hillsdale Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Hillsdale, MI, part of Hillsdale Preparatory School, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,059 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillsdale Preparatory School
What grades does Hillsdale Preparatory School serve?
Hillsdale Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hillsdale Preparatory School?
Hillsdale Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale Preparatory School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillsdale Preparatory School rank in MI?
Hillsdale Preparatory School ranks #3,059 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hillsdale Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillsdale Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Hillsdale Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsdale Preparatory School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillsdale Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Hillsdale Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hillsdale Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Hillsdale Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsdale Preparatory School?
57.4% of students at Hillsdale Preparatory 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hillsdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (517) 437-4625
- Area population (ZIP 49242)
- 14,768
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 49242; 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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