At a glance
Reported students
321
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350
Hartford Middle School: 321 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
21.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 308
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Hartford Middle School
Hartford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hartford. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Hartford Public Schools. NCES reports 321 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.2%) and White (37.4%). English learners represent 24.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hartford Middle School
- 1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.4%
- Hispanic59.2%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hartford Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hartford High School
High · Grades 09–12
379 reported students
Redwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
Hartford Alternative Education
High · Grades 06–12
122 reported students
Public schools near Hartford Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford High School High · Hartford Public Schools | 09–12 | 379 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hartford Alternative Education High · Hartford Public Schools | 06–12 | 122 | 0.1 mi |
| Watervliet Middle School Middle · Watervliet School District | 06–08 | 309 | 4.8 mi |
| Bangor Middle School Middle · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) | 05–08 | 272 | 6.9 mi |
| Covert Middle School Middle · Covert Public Schools | 06–08 | 79 | 7.3 mi |
| Coloma Junior High School Middle · Coloma Community Schools | 06–08 | 228 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Middle School
What grades does Hartford Middle School serve?
Hartford Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hartford Public Schools.
How many students attend Hartford Middle School?
Hartford Middle School reported 321 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 308 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hartford Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 321 students and 14.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hartford Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hartford Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hartford Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hartford Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hartford Middle School in?
Hartford Middle School is part of Hartford Public Schools, based in Hartford, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hartford Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hartford High School (under 0.1 mi), Hartford Alternative Education (0.1 mi), Watervliet Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.