Summary:
Zip code 49246 is served by a single middle school, Hanover-Horton Middle School, which educates roughly 250 students in grades 6-8 within the Hanover-Horton School District in Horton, Michigan.
This school presents a striking contrast between subjects. In the most recent testing year, 8th graders posted a strong 74.3% proficiency rate in English Language Arts on the PSAT, which is nearly 10 points above the state average. However, math performance is a serious concern. Only 17.9% of 7th graders and 16.2% of 8th graders were proficient in math, both more than 15 points below state averages. The 8th grade math score represents a dramatic one-year drop from 30.9% to 16.2%, suggesting a possible issue with that specific cohort or instructional changes. The school also shows a "middle school slide" in ELA, where 6th graders exceed the state average but 7th graders fall below it. Chronic absenteeism sits at 22.1%, which is notably higher than the district's 15.7% rate, though still below the state's 27.9% figure. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
Overall, the school's state ranking has slipped from the 61st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 47th percentile in 2025-2026, reflecting its mixed results. With per-student spending at $12,420, the school is investing significant resources, yet outcomes in math and science remain inconsistent. For parents, this means the school offers strong reading and writing preparation, but math achievement is a critical weakness that needs urgent attention. The high absenteeism relative to the district, combined with the sharp math decline, are the most pressing issues to watch. If your child struggles in math or has attendance challenges, you may want to investigate the school's intervention programs closely.
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