Hartford Middle School

www.hpsmi.org

321 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hartford Middle School is a public school located in Hartford, Michigan, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hartford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the rigor of high school by providing a structured curriculum and a variety of opportunities for students to explore their interests.

The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains an active partnership with local families to support student success. Through their digital portal at [hpsmi.org](http://www.hpsmi.org), the district provides resources for parents, staff, and students, including information on athletics, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Hartford Middle School remains dedicated to the district’s mission of cultivating lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills necessary to contribute positively to their community.

321

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hartford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	190
Black	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
190 (59.2%)
White
120 (37.4%)
Black
5 (1.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hartford Public Schools
Phone:	(269)621-7200
Website:	http://www.hpsmi.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 108