Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hillsdale Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsdale Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hillsdale Preparatory School's student population of 54 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Hillsdale Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsdale Preparatory School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2287 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsdale Preparatory School's ranking?
Hillsdale Preparatory School is ranked #2287 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hillsdale Preparatory School often compared to?
Hillsdale Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Will Carleton Charter School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hillsdale Preparatory School?
54 students attend Hillsdale Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hillsdale Preparatory School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsdale Preparatory School?
Hillsdale Preparatory School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Preparatory School offer ?
Hillsdale Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillsdale Preparatory School part of?
Hillsdale Preparatory School is part of Hillsdale Preparatory School District.
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