Is Hale Area School a good school?

Hale Area School ranks 517 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hale Area School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Hale Area School.

What is the racial makeup of Hale Area School?

Students at Hale Area School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Hale Area School

Summary:

Hale Area School is an alternative public school in Hale, Michigan, serving 343 students in grades K-12, with a predominantly white student population and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Hale Area School faces several challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates that are generally lower than the state average, higher dropout rates, and consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, which are significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is below the state average across various subject areas and grade levels. In comparison, the nearby Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency Special Education school serves a smaller student population with a lower student-teacher ratio, but has a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a 0.0% four-year graduation rate.

While Hale Area School has seen an increase in its per-student spending, from $12,197 in 2019-2020 to $16,013 in 2022-2023, the school's predominantly white student population and lack of racial diversity may be a concern and could impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Addressing the underlying causes of the school's chronic absenteeism should be a priority, as it is likely contributing to the lower academic performance and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739-9592

(989) 728-3551

District: Hale Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
517^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,013

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hale Area School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.75. (See more...)

Compare Details Hale Area School ranks better than 62.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.27. (See more...)

Compare Details Hale Area School ranks worse than 69.2% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.01. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hale Area School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hale Area School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Hale Area School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hale Area School is $16,013.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hale Area School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hale Area School 517^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hale Area School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Hale Area School 334^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Hale Area School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hale Area School 514^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Hale Area School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hale Area School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	55.38	448^th	1153	61.1%
2022	53.81	576^th	1344	57.1%
2023	63.38	502^nd	1470	65.9%
2024	62.75	517^th	1486	65.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	59.35	245^th	749	67.3%
2022	72.04	200^th	1099	81.8%
2023	63.00	401^st	1350	70.3%
2024	64.20	377^th	1381	72.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	42.20	513^th	902	43.1%
2022	34.96	719^th	1106	35.0%
2023	59.22	469^th	1321	64.5%
2024	54.97	541^st	1342	59.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.00	454^th	1334	66.0%
2024	60.96	482^nd	1347	64.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	54.08	424^th	1005	57.8%
2022	45.49	598^th	1102	45.7%
2023	51.75	558^th	1198	53.4%
2024	49.86	578^th	1204	52.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	39.35	391^st	675	42.1%
2022	42.03	424^th	776	45.4%
2023	52.98	353^rd	883	60.0%
2024	55.27	334^th	897	62.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	53.34	199^th	523	62.0%
2023	65.01	201^st	825	75.6%
2024	67.79	186^th	836	77.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	31.19	463^rd	657	29.5%
2023	58.89	250^th	770	67.5%
2024	47.80	349^th	771	54.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.33	299^th	776	61.5%
2024	55.42	292^nd	786	62.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	37.16	350^th	577	39.3%
2022	32.14	438^th	638	31.3%
2023	40.92	372^nd	688	45.9%
2024	48.46	317^th	701	54.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hale Area School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	40.94	497^th	705	29.5%
2007	38.99	533^rd	767	30.5%
2008	33.33	556^th	750	25.9%
2009	34.33	548^th	754	27.3%
2010	40.52	524^th	765	31.5%
2011	47.82	504^th	784	35.7%
2012	21.98	585^th	773	24.3%
2013	27.05	571^st	805	29.1%
2014	37.87	518^th	799	35.2%
2015	45.26	472^nd	832	43.3%
2016	54.95	373^rd	852	56.2%
2017	46.86	409^th	835	51.0%
2018	26.47	576^th	824	30.1%
2019	52.46	304^th	666	54.4%
2022	55.81	255^th	531	52.0%
2023	33.30	489^th	735	33.5%
2024	29.01	514^th	743	30.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.38	521^st	755	31.0%
2019	51.37	248^th	532	53.4%
2021	52.97	187^th	417	55.2%
2024	41.08	366^th	654	44.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	33.24	470^th	707	33.5%
2019	69.77	149^th	543	72.6%
2021	15.32	421^st	472	10.8%
2024	54.71	260^th	633	58.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Hale Area School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	13.92	595^th	708	16.0%
2019	51.90	269^th	582	53.8%
2022	36.14	341^st	492	30.7%
2023	23.05	517^th	647	20.1%
2024	18.94	540^th	638	15.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hale Area School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	353	2	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	361
1989	327	0	0	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	338
1990	319	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	326
1991	328	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
1992	322	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
1993	212	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
1994	384	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1995	384	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1996	384	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1997	382	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1998	418	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	421
1999	249	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	252
2000	263	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	266
2001	246	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2002	252	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	259
2003	252	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	259
2004	251	1	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	2	261
2005	262	2	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	1	273
2006	254	2	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	4	267
2007	246	3	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	5	260
2008	231	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	5	244
2009	205	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	214
2010	202	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	4	210
2011	175	2	0	3	0	0	3	0	183
2012	170	2	0	2	1	0	1	0	176
2013	145	1	0	6	1	0	2	0	155
2014	142	1	0	3	1	1	3	0	151
2015	130	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	138
2016	123	2	0	1	0	0	5	0	131
2017	119	7	0	1	0	0	2	0	129
2018	110	7	0	3	0	0	2	0	122
2019	105	5	0	2	1	0	3	0	116
2020	308	5	0	10	0	0	12	0	335
2021	278	3	0	13	0	0	8	0	302
2022	311	4	0	10	1	0	8	0	334
2023	314	3	0	11	2	0	13	0	343
2024	335	1	0	10	2	0	11	0	359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hale Area School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	361	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	338	n/a	n/a	28.1
1990	326	20.0	16.3	23.3
1991	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	326	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	215	n/a	0.0	50.2
1994	386	23.0	16.8	33.2
1995	389	25.5	15.3	35
1996	389	25.5	15.3	35
1997	387	26.0	14.9	34.9
1998	421	26.0	16.2	38.7
1999	252	15.0	16.8	31.7
2000	266	15.8	16.8	37.2
2001	248	14.5	17.1	37.1
2002	259	16.0	16.2	43.2
2003	259	16.0	16.2	43.2
2004	261	13.0	20.1	47.9
2005	273	15.2	18.0	48.5
2006	267	14.9	17.9	54.8
2007	260	12.2	21.3	54.9
2008	244	10.7	22.8	58.6
2009	214	12.3	17.4	65.6
2010	210	11.1	18.7	68.9
2011	183	12.8	14.2	62.8
2012	176	8.0	21.7	73.9
2013	155	n/a	n/a	77.4
2014	151	6.1	24.5	71.5
2015	138	4.0	34.5	60.1
2016	131	6.0	21.8	66.4
2017	129	5.1	24.9	65.9
2018	122	4.5	26.5	75.4
2019	116	6.8	17.0	67.2
2020	335	22.0	15.2	69.9
2021	302	22.0	13.7	66.6
2022	334	23.0	14.5	73.7
2023	343	22.7	15.0	74.3
2024	359	25.0	14.3	74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hale Area School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	361	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	338	n/a	n/a	28.1
1990	326	20.0	16.3	23.3
1991	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	326	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	215	n/a	0.0	50.2
1994	386	23.0	16.8	33.2
1995	389	25.5	15.3	35
1996	389	25.5	15.3	35
1997	387	26.0	14.9	34.9
1998	421	26.0	16.2	38.7
1999	252	15.0	16.8	31.7
2000	266	15.8	16.8	37.2
2001	248	14.5	17.1	37.1
2002	259	16.0	16.2	43.2
2003	259	16.0	16.2	43.2
2004	261	13.0	20.1	47.9
2005	273	15.2	18.0	48.5
2006	267	14.9	17.9	54.8
2007	260	12.2	21.3	54.9
2008	244	10.7	22.8	58.6
2009	214	12.3	17.4	65.6
2010	210	11.1	18.7	68.9
2011	183	12.8	14.2	62.8
2012	176	8.0	21.7	73.9
2013	155	n/a	n/a	77.4
2014	151	6.1	24.5	71.5
2015	138	4.0	34.5	60.1
2016	131	6.0	21.8	66.4
2017	129	5.1	24.9	65.9
2018	122	4.5	26.5	75.4
2019	116	6.8	17.0	67.2
2020	335	22.0	15.2	69.9
2021	302	22.0	13.7	66.6
2022	334	23.0	14.5	73.7
2023	343	22.7	15.0	74.3
2024	359	25.0	14.3	74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hale Area School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$842 (7.8%)	$9,967 (92.2%)	$10,809
2020	$1,762 (14.4%)	$10,436 (85.6%)	$12,197
2021	$2,784 (19.3%)	$11,646 (80.7%)	$14,430
2022	$2,820 (20.0%)	$11,285 (80.0%)	$14,105
2023	$1,696 (10.6%)	$14,317 (89.4%)	$16,013

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hale Area School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 304^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 489^th of 735 High schools	20.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Hale Area School)	50	25	25%
11th Grade Social Studies (Hale Area Schools)	50	25	25%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Hale Area School)	50	50
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Hale Area Schools)	50	50
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hale Area School)	33.3	33.3
11th Grade Mathematics (Hale Area Schools)	33.3	33.3
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	30	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	116	343	195.7%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	11	450%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	105	314	199%
Two or More Races	3	13	333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.2%	74.3%	7.1%

Schools Near Hale Area School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hale Area School	Public, Alternative	K-12	311 N Washington St	Hale	48739	Iosco County	Hale Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 728-3551	359	25	14.3	74.9%	335 (93.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)								(n/a)	50.0	28.6	25.0	39.4	48.1	39.3	52.6	28.6	69.7	51.9	39.3	47.4	42.9	31.0	46.4	25.0	21.4	35.0	$16,013	$1,696	$14,317
Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency Special Education	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	27 N Rempert Rd	Tawas City	48763	Iosco County	Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(989) 362-3006	40	9	4.5	72.5%	36 (90.0%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)

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