Davis Middle School
Tel:
(517) 439-4326
Davis Middle School serves 414 students in grades 5-8.
Davis Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Davis Middle School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Davis Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davis Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1925 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsdale Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Davis Middle School is Horizon Alternative School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Will Carleton Charter School Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gier Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hillsdale Horizon Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 25 students
0.1 miles
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4403 0.1 9-12 25 - Hillsdale Adult Education
0.2 miles
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401 0.2 n/a n/a - Hillsdale Hillsdale High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 445 students10
0.2 miles
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320 0.2 9-12 445 - Hillsdale Bailey Early Childhood Center Special Education School Grades: PK-K | 4 students
0.3 miles
59 S Manning Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369 0.3 PK-K 4 - Hillsdale Gier Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 454 students10
0.6 miles
175 Spring Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347 0.6 K-4 454
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