Hart Public School District

The Hart Public School District in Michigan operates three schools: Hart High School, Spitler Elementary School, and Hart Middle School. While Hart Middle School performs relatively well compared to other Michigan middle schools, the district's elementary and high school struggle with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges.

Hart Middle School ranks 416 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and has a 3-star rating, performing better than the state average in English Language Arts but significantly below average in Math. In contrast, Spitler Elementary School is ranked 1217 out of 1486 Michigan elementary schools with a 1-star rating, performing well below state averages in both English Language Arts and Math assessments.

Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, including high dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and low standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics. The district also serves a population with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the academic struggles. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to supporting student success will be crucial for the Hart Public School District to improve student outcomes.