B−
Hillsdale Community Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Hillsdale, Jefferson, Cambria, Hillsdale and Fayette, and parts of Adams and Allen.
Students
1,259
Schools
5
Spent per student
$14,933
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
What stands out about Hillsdale Community Schools
- School Grade B−: better than 52% of Indiana districts
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Spends 10% less per student than the MI average
- 16 students per teacher
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Howe.
K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland School Corporation
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency26%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 82.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,933 per student · 10% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 34%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 24%State 63%Federal 13%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,315’20
1,299’21
1,268’22
1,255’23
1,259’24
Down 4.3% since 2020.
Students
White 90%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.