Top Rankings
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,907 students in Hamtramck School District Of The City Of. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hamtramck School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,907 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#714 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
29%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
12%
18%
% White
58%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,018 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,645
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,018
$17,693
Best Hamtramck School District Of The City Of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickinson East Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3385 Norwalk St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7406
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7406
Gr: K-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7404
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7404
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Kosciuszko School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Burger St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7405
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7405
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Tau Beta School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7409
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7409
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Hamtramck High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11410 Charest St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7401
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Dickinson West Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Burger St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7407
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7407
Gr: K-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Holbrook School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2361 Alice St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7408
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7408
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
11680 Mcdougall St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7410
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7410
Gr: PK-2 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamtramck School District Of The City Of?
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of manages 8 public schools serving 2,907 students.
What is the rank of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of?
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of is ranked #716 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamtramck School District Of The City Of?
58% of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of?
Hamtramck School District Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hamtramck School District Of The City Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,018 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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