- Richardson Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 711 students
- Riverside Area High School — Grades 7–12 · 488 students
| Metric | Hagar Township School District 6 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 73 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,973/yr | $17,619/yr | Small district — per-pupil varies |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Near average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagar Township School District 6 (this district) | 2/10 | 17th | 73 |
| Coloma Community Schools | 2/10 | 18th | 1,161 |
| Benton Harbor Area Schools | 1/10 | 1st | 1,448 |
| Watervliet School District | 5/10 | 49th | 1,452 |
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Source: U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts, 2021–22 school year. Full methodology →
About Hagar Township School District 6
Hagar Township School District 6 is the public school district assigned to zip code 49084 in Riverside, Michigan. Serving students from Pre-K–8th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 49084. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Hagar Township School District 6 spent $11,973 per pupil in FY2024, below the Michigan state average of $18,314 and below the national average of $17,619 (US Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances). Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Hagar Township School District 6 is a small, community-focused district with 1 schools serving students from Pre-K–8th. The district enrolls approximately 73 students in total. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 2/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Hagar Township School District 6 2 out of 10 — low-rated among Michigan public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2017–18 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Michigan is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
⚠️ Small-district caveat. Hagar Township School District 6 enrolls 73 students. A percentile rank drawn from so few test-takers is statistically unstable — it can move several points from one year to the next on normal variation alone, and a single class of students can swing it. Treat this rating as a rough signal rather than a precise ranking, and look at the school-level detail below before drawing conclusions.
Hagar Township School District 6 holds a low overall rating, with reading and math proficiency among the lowest in Michigan on state assessments. Test results reflect many factors beyond the classroom, including community and economic conditions; a low score is a signal to research carefully, not a verdict on any individual school or teacher. Families in this area should research all available alternatives: inter-district transfers, charter schools, and magnet programs. Contact the district directly to understand exactly what programs are available at your assigned school.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 49084
Children in zip code 49084 are assigned to Hagar Township School District 6 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–8th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 49084, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Hagar Township School District 6 at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Michigan districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Riverside
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Hagar Township School District 6 serves zip code 49084, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 49084. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Michigan, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Hagar Township School District 6 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 49084.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Hagar Township School District 6 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 49084 data.