Summary:
Haslett Middle School is the sole middle school within Haslett Public Schools, serving grades 6-8 with 660 students in a well-regarded Michigan district that ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide.
Haslett Middle School is an elite performer, earning 5-star ratings for three consecutive years and ranking as high as 35th out of 897 Michigan middle schools (96th percentile) in 2023-2024. The school outperforms state averages in every subject and grade level tested, with advantages ranging from +12.7 points in 7th grade math to a remarkable +30.9 points in 8th grade PSAT math. Particularly standout results include 8th grade social studies at 76.5% proficiency (vs. 50.3% statewide) and 8th grade PSAT ELA at 88.8% proficiency (vs. 64.8% statewide). Year-over-year improvements are evident in most subjects, including a 13.9-point jump in 6th grade ELA and a 6.6-point gain in social studies. However, 7th grade math declined sharply from 58.7% to 46.0% — a 12.7-point drop that warrants attention, even though it still exceeds the state average. The school achieves these results with per-student spending of $13,655 and an 18:1 student-teacher ratio, suggesting efficient resource use.
One notable paradox is chronic absenteeism: at 24.0%, it exceeds the district average of 18.3% despite the school's academic excellence. This may indicate that even high-achieving students miss significant instructional time, or that a subset of students with high absence rates is masked by overall strong performance. With a free/reduced lunch rate of 23.18%, the school serves a relatively affluent population, but its results exceed demographic expectations, pointing to genuinely effective instructional practices. For parents, Haslett Middle School offers consistent, top-tier academics across all core subjects, with particular strengths in literacy and social studies. The 7th grade math dip and absenteeism rate are the primary areas to monitor, but the school's overall trajectory remains strongly positive.
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