Summary:
The Hartford Public Schools district in Michigan operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients ranging from 80.52% to 93.39%.
Redwood Elementary stands out as the largest school in the district with 528 students, but it has consistently low performance, ranking in the bottom 25% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school has very high rates of chronic absenteeism (29.5%) and student test scores that are well below state averages. In contrast, Hartford High School has seen some improvement in recent years, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating, though its graduation rate of 82.8% and student performance on state assessments remain significantly below state averages.
The district's alternative high school, Hartford Alternative Education, serves a small population of 121 students in grades 6-12 and has a similar graduation rate and dropout rate to the main Hartford High School. However, this school has extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients (93.39%), indicating it serves an even more disadvantaged student population. Overall, the Hartford Public Schools district faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, with low performance and high socioeconomic barriers across the board.
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