Rutland Township’s public schools outscore 69% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Rutland 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.
Rutland Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 935 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rutland Township’s, its schools beat 57%, lower than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
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 Rutland Township’s grade
B+: better than 69% of Michigan school districts, #324 of 699 Michigan towns. 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 Rutland Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Rutland Township
Star Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 287 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
6th grade in Rutland Township
Hastings Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
7th grade in Rutland Township
Hastings Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
8th grade in Rutland Township
Hastings Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
9th grade in Rutland Township
Hastings High School
Grades 9–12 · 804 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
10th grade in Rutland Township
Hastings High School
Grades 9–12 · 804 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
11th grade in Rutland Township
Hastings High School
Grades 9–12 · 804 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
12th grade in Rutland Township
Hastings High School
Grades 9–12 · 804 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Hastings
Rutland Township’s public schools are run by Hastings Area School District, which also serves Baltimore, Carlton, Hastings and Hastings and others. Parts of Rutland Township (17% of its land) are served by Thornapple 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
Rutland Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Rutland Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Township | B+ | Hastings Area |
| Hastings | B+ | Hastings Area |
| Hope | B | Delton-Kellogg PK–12 · Hastings Area PK–12 |
| Yankee Springs | A− | Thornapple Kellogg |
| Irving | A− | Thornapple Kellogg |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Hastings Area with Rutland Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Rutland 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Lighthouse AcademyBarry County Community Building).
Questions about Rutland Township’s schools
Are Rutland Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Rutland Township children attend outscore 69% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #324 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rutland Township in?
Hastings Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,481 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Rutland Township are served by Thornapple Kellogg.
Where do Rutland Township kids go to high school?
Hastings High School in Hastings, with 804 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Rutland 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 Rutland 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 Rutland Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Rutland 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.