Davis Middle School

Summary:

Davis Middle School is a public middle school located in Hillsdale, Michigan, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 359. The school is part of the Hillsdale Community Schools district, which is ranked 370 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Davis Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.81%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were around 27-29%, compared to the state averages of 37.5-44%. Additionally, Davis Middle School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.3% in 2018-2019 to 13.6% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.37% to 57.82% over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Legg Middle School, Hanover-Horton Middle School, and Quincy Middle School, Davis Middle School generally performs below average in academic achievement, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. However, the school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students is relatively stronger, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan middle schools in this category. Despite the higher per-student spending at Davis Middle School, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is relatively high compared to nearby schools, which may indicate a need to allocate resources more effectively to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 30 N West St
       Hillsdale, MI  49242-1538


(517) 439-4326

District: Hillsdale Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,174 Help


Students who attend Davis Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hillsdale High School

Feeder schools for Davis Middle School:

Elementary:    Gier Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Davis Middle School ranks better than 66.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davis Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davis Middle School is $14,174.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Davis Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Davis Middle School 302nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Davis Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hillsdale Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsdale Community Schools 370th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Davis Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Davis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.20 505th 806 37.3%
2007 52.40 511th 823 37.9%
2008 61.25 419th 839 50.1%
2009 52.64 547th 847 35.4%
2010 50.07 567th 851 33.4%
2011 45.63 602nd 858 29.8%
2012 44.58 533rd 900 40.8%
2013 49.16 484th 919 47.3%
2014 49.47 495th 921 46.3%
2015 65.02 288th 919 68.7%
2016 62.88 292nd 894 67.3%
2017 30.53 548th 821 33.3%
2018 37.92 556th 838 33.7%
2019 35.03 512th 792 35.4%
2021 26.55 507th 675 24.9%
2022 45.18 404th 776 47.9%
2023 51.51 365th 883 58.7%
2024 57.98 302nd 897 66.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Davis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.35 310th 377 17.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Davis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.11 632nd 815 22.5%
2019 36.11 447th 672 33.5%
2021 26.23 420th 523 19.7%
2022 55.81 257th 691 62.8%
2023 63.13 221st 825 73.2%
2024 64.59 216th 836 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Davis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.09 490th 794 38.3%
2019 33.85 440th 658 33.1%
2021 26.75 406th 521 22.1%
2022 32.03 455th 657 30.7%
2023 46.95 368th 770 52.2%
2024 54.58 280th 771 63.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Davis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.78 517th 797 35.1%
2019 28.75 471st 639 26.3%
2021 22.01 443rd 540 18.0%
2022 47.09 311th 658 52.7%
2023 46.60 369th 776 52.4%
2024 52.74 316th 786 59.8%
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Rank History for White students at Davis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.08 549th 678 19.0%
2019 23.88 497th 624 20.4%
2021 20.74 476th 577 17.5%
2022 32.79 431st 638 32.4%
2023 39.67 390th 688 43.3%
2024 44.61 352nd 701 49.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Davis Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 511 3 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 522 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1990 542 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 487 4 4 13 0 n/a n/a 29 537
1992 532 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1993 501 5 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 667 6 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 526 9 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 526 9 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 526 2 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 542
1998 510 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1999 487 1 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 447 0 6 6 8 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 415 3 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 455 2 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2003 455 2 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2004 424 4 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 387 2 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 384 5 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 355 7 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 370
2008 338 7 1 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 350
2009 347 9 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 371 8 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2011 499 7 2 17 0 1 3 0 529
2012 458 8 2 13 1 0 2 0 484
2013 428 6 2 15 0 0 1 0 452
2014 390 9 3 19 0 0 3 0 424
2015 387 7 3 11 0 0 11 0 419
2016 370 9 3 13 0 0 8 0 403
2017 360 7 3 10 0 0 13 0 393
2018 383 7 1 11 0 0 12 0 414
2019 355 6 1 8 0 1 11 0 382
2020 343 5 0 9 1 1 10 0 369
2021 333 3 1 12 1 1 7 0 358
2022 329 3 1 13 1 1 7 0 355
2023 326 3 2 17 1 0 10 0 359
2024 332 2 2 16 0 0 16 0 368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Davis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 n/a n/a n/a
1989 533 n/a n/a 15
1990 554 38.0 14.5 18.4
1991 537 n/a n/a n/a
1992 545 n/a n/a 23.3
1993 525 n/a 0.0 31.4
1994 688 26.4 26.1 20.2
1995 548 30.3 18.1 24.8
1996 548 30.3 18.1 24.8
1997 542 27.0 20.1 24.9
1998 518 29.0 17.9 22.8
1999 499 26.0 19.2 20.8
2000 467 22.5 20.8 34
2001 425 21.0 20.2 35.5
2002 466 22.4 20.8 40.6
2003 466 22.4 20.8 40.6
2004 435 24.0 18.1 44.6
2005 396 21.0 18.9 46.7
2006 396 20.0 19.8 49.7
2007 370 19.5 19.0 47.8
2008 350 17.5 20.0 41.7
2009 364 18.5 19.7 54.1
2010 390 18.0 21.6 64.1
2011 529 25.5 20.7 64.8
2012 484 21.5 22.4 67.8
2013 452 23.3 19.3 66.2
2014 424 22.4 18.8 60.1
2015 419 23.0 18.2 59.7
2016 403 21.0 19.1 62.5
2017 393 21.3 18.4 60.3
2018 414 23.0 17.9 65.7
2019 382 22.5 16.9 61.8
2020 369 20.5 17.9 64.5
2021 358 22.9 15.6 57.8
2022 355 24.2 14.6 56.9
2023 359 22.7 15.8 52.4
2024 368 21.7 16.9 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Davis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 n/a n/a n/a
1989 533 n/a n/a 15
1990 554 38.0 14.5 18.4
1991 537 n/a n/a n/a
1992 545 n/a n/a 23.3
1993 525 n/a 0.0 31.4
1994 688 26.4 26.1 20.2
1995 548 30.3 18.1 24.8
1996 548 30.3 18.1 24.8
1997 542 27.0 20.1 24.9
1998 518 29.0 17.9 22.8
1999 499 26.0 19.2 20.8
2000 467 22.5 20.8 34
2001 425 21.0 20.2 35.5
2002 466 22.4 20.8 40.6
2003 466 22.4 20.8 40.6
2004 435 24.0 18.1 44.6
2005 396 21.0 18.9 46.7
2006 396 20.0 19.8 49.7
2007 370 19.5 19.0 47.8
2008 350 17.5 20.0 41.7
2009 364 18.5 19.7 54.1
2010 390 18.0 21.6 64.1
2011 529 25.5 20.7 64.8
2012 484 21.5 22.4 67.8
2013 452 23.3 19.3 66.2
2014 424 22.4 18.8 60.1
2015 419 23.0 18.2 59.7
2016 403 21.0 19.1 62.5
2017 393 21.3 18.4 60.3
2018 414 23.0 17.9 65.7
2019 382 22.5 16.9 61.8
2020 369 20.5 17.9 64.5
2021 358 22.9 15.6 57.8
2022 355 24.2 14.6 56.9
2023 359 22.7 15.8 52.4
2024 368 21.7 16.9 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Davis Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $685 (6.9%) $9,290 (93.1%) $9,975
2020 $934 (9.5%) $8,914 (90.5%) $9,848
2021 $1,623 (14.3%) $9,695 (85.7%) $11,318
2022 $1,512 (12.2%) $10,923 (87.8%) $12,435
2023 $1,522 (10.7%) $12,652 (89.3%) $14,174

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Davis Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 512th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 365th of 883 Middle schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Davis Middle School)3842.7
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale Community Schools)3842.7
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Davis Middle School)21.537.3
 15.8%
   5th Grade Math (Hillsdale Community Schools)21.537.3
 15.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Davis Middle School)15.215.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Hillsdale Community Schools)15.215.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Davis Middle School)29.225.5
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale Community Schools)29.225.5
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Davis Middle School)30.226.5
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Hillsdale Community Schools)30.226.5
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Davis Middle School)44.840.2
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale Community Schools)44.840.2
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Davis Middle School)33.332.6
 0.7%
   7th Grade Math (Hillsdale Community Schools)33.332.6
 0.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Davis Middle School)14.228.8
 14.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hillsdale Community Schools)14.228.8
 14.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Davis Middle School)51.458.1
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsdale Community Schools)51.458.1
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Davis Middle School)29.540.5
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsdale Community Schools)29.540.5
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students382359
 6%
African American63
 50%
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic817
 112.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White355326
 8.2%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%52.4%
 9.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Davis Middle School

Students who attend Davis Middle School usually go on to attend Hillsdale High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Davis Middle School.

Students at Davis Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Davis Middle School ranks 302nd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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