Hamtramck School District of the City of

The Hamtramck School District of the City of operates 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving a diverse student population in Hamtramck, Michigan. While the district faces significant challenges, such as high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, leading to low academic performance overall, there are some standout schools that demonstrate the potential for higher student achievement.

Tau Beta School, a K-8 school, stands out with the highest performance on state assessments in the district, with 43.3% of 5th graders proficient in ELA, compared to the district average of 25.8%. Holbrook School, another K-8 school, also shows promising results, with 24% of 8th graders proficient in Science, higher than the district average of 16.7%. Meanwhile, Horizon High School stands out for serving a student population that is 48.89% African American, significantly higher than the district average, and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 9.

Across the district, graduation rates range from 73.3% at Horizon High School to 82.7% at Hamtramck High School, while dropout rates are a concern, reaching as high as 22.0% at Horizon High School. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with rates ranging from 24.7% at Tau Beta School to 82.0% at Horizon High School. Despite these challenges, the district's schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate that higher levels of student achievement are possible with the right strategies and resources.