Serving 169 students in grades 6-8, Dansville Middle School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dansville Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 87.9 square miles in Dansville, MI. Most families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.2 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dansville Middle School's student population of 169 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1847
School Rankings
Dansville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dansville Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Small But Mighty
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dansville Middle School's ranking?
Dansville Middle School is ranked #1506 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dansville Middle School?
169 students attend Dansville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dansville Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dansville Middle School?
Dansville Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dansville Middle School offer ?
Dansville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Dansville Middle School part of?
Dansville Middle School is part of Dansville Schools.
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