Summary:
The city of Hart, Michigan is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Hart High School, Spitler Elementary School, and Hart Middle School. While the schools generally underperform state averages on standardized tests, Hart Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 416 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and exceeding district and state averages in several subject areas.
The schools in Hart face significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all 3 schools. This high rate of economic disadvantage may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance seen in the district. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools is predominantly white, raising questions about equity and access to educational opportunities for students of color.
Despite the overall underperformance compared to state averages, Hart High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.4% and stronger performance on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. The district as a whole, represented by the Hart Public School District, will need to address these challenges and identify strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students in the city of Hart.
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