Summary:
Zip code 48353 is home to just one middle school, Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, which serves grades 7 and 8 within the highly rated Hartland Consolidated Schools district.
This single school is a standout performer, consistently scoring well above state averages in every subject and grade level. In 7th grade, 60.5% of students are proficient in ELA and 63% in math, compared to state averages of 38.4% and 33.3%, respectively. The 8th grade shows similar strength, with 74.7% proficiency in social studies and 56.4% in science, both far exceeding state norms. On the PSAT, 8th graders hit 77.8% in ELA and 56.2% in math, again well above state averages. The school ranks in the top 10% of Michigan middle schools, placing 66th out of 896 schools in the most recent year. With 752 students, it maintains a student-teacher ratio of about 20 to 1 and spends $12,423 per student. The student body is relatively affluent, with only 16.09% eligible for free or reduced lunch, a factor often associated with higher academic performance.
One notable finding is the exceptional math program, especially in 7th grade, where proficiency is nearly 30 points above the state. There was also a significant year-over-year jump in 7th-grade scores, with ELA rising from 46.6% to 60.5% and math from 51.7% to 63%, possibly reflecting a strong cohort or curriculum change. Chronic absenteeism sits at 18.9%, which is lower than the state average of 27.9% but higher than the district's own 16.7%, suggesting a potential area for improvement. Overall, this school is a consistent, high-achieving part of a uniformly excellent district, making it an attractive option for families seeking strong academics in a supportive environment.
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