For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,299 students in Hillsdale Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hillsdale Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,299 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Hillsdale Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#498 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
13 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,195 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
92%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
121
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,783 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,640
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,783
$17,461
Best Hillsdale Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Davis Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 North West St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Gier Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Spring Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Grades: K-4
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 S Manning Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsdale Community Schools School District?
Hillsdale Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,299 students.
What is the rank of Hillsdale Community Schools School District?
Hillsdale Community Schools School District is ranked #488 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale Community Schools School District?
92% of Hillsdale Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsdale Community Schools School District?
Hillsdale Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hillsdale Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,783 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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