Summary:
The Hastings Area School District in Michigan consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade.
Among the standout schools in the district, Hastings Middle School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Michigan middle schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with above-average test scores, particularly in PSAT English Language Arts. Northeastern Elementary School also stands out for its strong academic performance, with test scores often exceeding the district and state averages, especially in math and science, and a 4-star rating. While not the highest-performing, Central Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district at 14:1.
The district and its schools generally perform at or above the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, but there are some notable exceptions, such as Southeastern Elementary School lagging behind the other elementary schools in many subject areas. Additionally, the district faces challenges with a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average, and some schools, like Hastings High School, have seen their statewide rankings decline in recent years.
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