For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 435 students in 49057, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49057, MI are Hartford Alternative Education and Hartford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49057 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49057, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49057, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Hartford Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
49057, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 East St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Gr: K-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Southwest Michigan Community School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
West Michigan Virtual - Hartford (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
36 W Main St
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49057, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49057, MI include Hartford Alternative Education and Hartford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49057?
2 public middle schools are located in 49057.
What is the racial composition of students in 49057?
49057 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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