For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,259 students in Hillsdale Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hillsdale Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,259 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsdale Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#407 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,720 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,849 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,720
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,849
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hillsdale Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Davis Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 N West St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Gr: 5-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Gier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Spring St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Gr: K-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 S Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale Community Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,259 students.
What is the rank of Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale Community Schools is ranked #422 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale Community Schools?
90% of Hillsdale Community Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hillsdale Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,849 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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