Summary:
Zip code 48353, serving the Hartland, MI area, is home to three public elementary schools—Hartland Village Elementary School, Hartland Round Elementary School, and Creekside Elementary School—all part of the highly-rated Hartland Consolidated Schools district, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 91st percentile statewide.
All three schools serve grades K-4 and are top performers, ranking in the 92nd percentile or higher statewide. Creekside Elementary School stands out as the clear leader, ranking 61st in Michigan (96th percentile) and boasting the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at just 9.2%—roughly half that of its sister schools and a third of the state average. Creekside also leads in math proficiency, with 75.7% of 3rd graders and 78.4% of 4th graders proficient. Hartland Round Elementary School follows closely with a 94th percentile ranking and exceptional 4th-grade math scores (80.2% proficient), while Hartland Village Elementary School ranks 122nd (92nd percentile) and shows a notable drop in 4th-grade math proficiency (58.2%) compared to its 3rd-grade performance (70.5%).
Interestingly, higher spending does not always correlate with better outcomes. Creekside spends the most per student ($14,947), but Hartland Round outperforms Hartland Village in state ranking while spending less ($12,880 vs. $13,743). Attendance appears to be a key differentiator, as Creekside's exceptionally low absenteeism likely drives its top-tier results. All schools serve relatively economically homogenous populations, with free/reduced lunch rates between 15-24%, well below state averages. For parents, this district offers consistently strong academics, but Creekside's combination of high test scores, excellent attendance, and engaged families makes it the standout choice in this area.
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