Hastings Middle School

Hastings Area School District
232 W GRAND ST
HASTINGS, MI 49058
584 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hastings Middle School, located at 232 West Grand Street in Hastings, Michigan, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Hastings Area School System. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility during the formative middle years. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As part of the broader district (hassk12.org), the middle school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and the local community to ensure student success. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating diverse learning opportunities that challenge students to think critically and solve problems effectively. Through various extracurricular activities and academic programs, Hastings Middle School strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body, ensuring that each learner is equipped with the tools necessary to navigate both their educational journey and their future contributions to society.
584
Total Students
32.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    515 (88.2%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.3%)
  • Black
    4 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Hastings Area School District
Phone: (269)948-4404
Website: http://www.hassk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 222
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 59

* 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 6 188
Grade 7 210
Grade 8 186
Gender Ratio