Top Rankings
Davison Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,643 students in Davison Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Davison Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
9 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
5,643 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Davison Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
366 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
204 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
4,717 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
318 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
481
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
384
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
392
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
358
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
429
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
419
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
452
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
447
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
505
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
483
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
449
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,736 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,049 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,736
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,049
$17,461
Best Davison Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Aloha St
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0839
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0839
Grades: K-4
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Gates Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2359 South Irish Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-5001
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-5001
Grades: 1-4
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Siple Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9286 East Coldwater Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-5104
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-5104
Grades: K-4
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 South State Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0818
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0818
Grades: 1-4
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Davison Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Dayton St
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0528
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0528
Grades: 7-8
| 899 students
Rank: #66.
Hahn Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Dayton St
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-1104
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-1104
Grades: 5-6
| 848 students
Rank: #77.
Davison High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 North Oak Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-3539
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-3539
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #88.
Davison Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 North Oak Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-1022
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-1022
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
617 East Clark St
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0911
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0911
Grades: PK-K
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Davison Community Schools School District?
Davison Community Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,643 students.
What is the rank of Davison Community Schools School District?
Davison Community Schools School District is ranked #169 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Davison Community Schools School District?
84% of Davison Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Davison Community Schools School District?
Davison Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Davison Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,049 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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