For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,214 students in Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,214 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,778 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,755
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,778
$17,693
Best Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hemlock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Kc Ling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 N Pine St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Grades: 1-4
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Hemlock Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
Hemlock Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Maple St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Wilson St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 5 public schools serving 1,214 students.
What is the rank of Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #235 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District?
92% of Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hemlock 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,778 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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