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Hillman Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Hillman Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Hillman Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
420 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillman Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,217 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,431 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,217
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,431
$17,693
Best Hillman Community Schools School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillman Community Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26042 M 32 S
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Gr: 6-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hillman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 E 3rd St
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillman Community Schools School District?
Hillman Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Hillman Community Schools School District?
Hillman Community Schools School District is ranked #522 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillman Community Schools School District?
91% of Hillman Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillman Community Schools School District?
Hillman Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hillman Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,431 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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