Baltimore Township’s public schools outscore 69% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Baltimore Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Baltimore Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 35% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,357 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Hastings Middle School, then Hastings High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Baltimore Township’s grade
B+: better than 69% of Michigan school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Baltimore Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Baltimore Township
Star Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 287 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
6th grade in Baltimore Township
Hastings Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
7th grade in Baltimore Township
Hastings Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
8th grade in Baltimore Township
Hastings Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
9th grade in Baltimore Township
Hastings High School
Grades 9–12 · 804 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
10th grade in Baltimore Township
Hastings High School
Grades 9–12 · 804 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
11th grade in Baltimore Township
Hastings High School
Grades 9–12 · 804 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
12th grade in Baltimore Township
Hastings High School
Grades 9–12 · 804 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
Baltimore Township’s public schools are run by Hastings Area School District, which also serves Carlton, Hastings, Hastings and Hope and others. Parts of Baltimore Township (5% of its land) are served by Delton-Kellogg instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Baltimore Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Baltimore Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Township | B+ | Hastings Area |
| Hastings | B+ | Hastings Area |
| Hope | B | Delton-Kellogg PK–12 · Hastings Area PK–12 |
| Maple Grove | C+ | Maple Valley Schools |
| Johnstown | B | Hastings Area PK–12 · Delton-Kellogg PK–12 |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Hastings Area with Baltimore Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Baltimore Township
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Baltimore Township’s schools
Are Baltimore Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Baltimore Township children attend outscore 69% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Baltimore Township in?
Hastings Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,481 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Baltimore Township are served by Delton-Kellogg.
Where do Baltimore Township kids go to high school?
Hastings High School in Hastings, with 804 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Baltimore Township’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Hastings Area School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Baltimore Township spend per student?
$14,357 in Hastings Area School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Baltimore Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Baltimore Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.