Hart Downtown Historic District · Public domainHart’s public schools score below 54% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 19% of Hart’s students scored proficient, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hart, 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 98% 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.
Hart’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan (the state reports Hart’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,872 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Hart Middle School, then Hart 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 Hart’s grade
B−: better than 46% of Michigan school districts. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hart, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hart
Spitler Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 389 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hart
Hart High School
Grades 9–12 · 422 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hart
Hart High School
Grades 9–12 · 422 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hart
Hart High School
Grades 9–12 · 422 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Hart’s public schools are run by Hart Public School District, which also serves Crystal, Elbridge, Golden and Hart and others. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Hart vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Hart’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hart | B− | Hart Public |
| Hart Township | — | Hart Public |
Every school in Hart
3 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 Hart’s schools
Are Hart’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hart children attend score below 54% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hart in?
Hart Public School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,192 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hart kids go to high school?
Hart High School, with 422 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Hart’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Hart Public School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Hart spend per student?
$15,872 in Hart Public School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Hart families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hart → 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.