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Schools in Richland Township · Hemlock Public School District

Richland Township’s public schools outscore 71% of Michigan districts

Math proficiency in Richland Township’s districts is 42%, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Richland 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.

#317of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
50%
▲ 5 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▲ 8 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 2–2 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.7K
▼ 23% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.1
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
1,185 students on the public path
In brief

Richland Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1013 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Richland Township’s, its schools beat 61%, lower than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 50% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,696 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 1 the district’s path is KC Ling Elementary School, then Hemlock Middle School, then Hemlock High School. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Peter Lutheran School (private) is in town. Hemlock Virtual, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Richland Township’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 71% of Michigan school districts, #317 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1013)Better than 61%
Towns in Saginaw County (27)Better than 67%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 558 test results and a graduating class of 84 could put Richland Township anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Richland Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (559 in math, 558 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Richland Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KHemlock Elementary SchoolHemlock Public School DistrictNo scores
1–4KC Ling Elementary SchoolHemlock Public School DistrictB+
5–8Hemlock Middle SchoolHemlock Public School DistrictB−
9–12Hemlock High SchoolHemlock Public School DistrictB

Richland Township’s public schools are run by Hemlock Public School District, which also serves Fremont, Ingersoll and Thomas. 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.

Hemlock Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,239 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 17.1 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$12,696MI $16,528 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading50%
State average 45.4% · 558 students tested
Math42%
State average 33.6% · 559 students tested

Richland Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Richland Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Richland TownshipB+Hemlock Public
ThomasA−Hemlock Public PK–12 · Swan Valley PK–12
FremontB+Hemlock Public PK–12 · St. Charles PK–12
IngersollAMidland PK–12 · Bullock Creek PK–12 · Hemlock Public PK–12
JonesfieldC+Merrill

3 of the 4 neighbors share Hemlock Public with Richland Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Richland 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).

District schools in Richland Townshipby address
Hemlock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Hemlock
129 students12:1Rate it →
KC Ling Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · Hemlock
B+
365 students17:1Rate it →
Hemlock Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Hemlock
B−
350 students17:1Rate it →
Hemlock High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Hemlock
B
341 students20:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Richland Townshipnot counted as local schools
Hemlock Virtual
High · Grades 7–12 · Hemlock
C−
OnlineAlternative Education
54 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Peter Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Hemlock
Private · Religious
156 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Richland Township’s schools

Are Richland Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Richland Township children attend outscore 71% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #317 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Richland Township in?

Hemlock Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,239 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Richland Township kids go to high school?

Hemlock High School in Hemlock, with 341 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Richland Township’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Hemlock Public School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Richland Township spend per student?

$12,696 in Hemlock Public School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Richland Township?

Yes: St. Peter Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 156 students).

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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.