Top Rankings
Hastings Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,481 students in Hastings Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hastings Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,481 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hastings Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,164 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,794 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,164
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,794
$17,782
Best Hastings Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 E Grant St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S East St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,481 students.
What is the rank of Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District is ranked #273 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings Area School District?
89% of Hastings Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hastings Area School District?
Hastings Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hastings Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,794 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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