Davison Alternative Education

1250 North Oak Rd
Davison, MI 48423
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Davison Alternative Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Davison Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Davison Alternative Education's student population of 139 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Davison Alternative Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davison Alternative Education is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2569 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
36%
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20-29%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
12%
18%
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White
77%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Davison Alternative Education and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davison Alternative Education's ranking?
Davison Alternative Education is ranked #2569 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davison Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Davison Alternative Education is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Davison Alternative Education?
139 students attend Davison Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Davison Alternative Education students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davison Alternative Education?
Davison Alternative Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davison Alternative Education offer ?
Davison Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davison Alternative Education part of?
Davison Alternative Education is part of Davison Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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