Davidson Middle School

Summary:

Davidson Middle School is a public middle school located in Southgate, Michigan, serving 631 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Southgate Community School District, which is ranked 453 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Davidson Middle School faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's performance on state assessments (M-Step and PSAT) is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 22.1% to 27.3% of students proficient or better in M-Step English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%. The school's performance is also below the Southgate Community School District averages, indicating that Davidson Middle School is underperforming compared to other schools in the district. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.1% in 2018-2019 to 37.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average of 20.1%.

While Davidson Middle School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby higher-performing schools, such as Brownstown Middle School, Grosse Ile Middle School, and Boyd W. Arthurs Middle School, it is still better than some of the lowest-performing schools in the area, such as CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy and GrandPort Elementary Academy. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively better and Hispanic and special education students performing worse.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 15800 Trenton Rd
       Southgate, MI  48195-2085


(734) 246-4628

District: Southgate Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
614th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,519 Help


Students who attend Davidson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Southgate Anderson High School

Feeder schools for Davidson Middle School:

Elementary:    Allen Elementary School
    Fordline Elementary School
    Grogan Elementary School
    Shelters Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.5%
Hispanic:
17.4%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Compare Details Davidson Middle School ranks worse than 68.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (67.5%), Hispanic (17.4%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davidson Middle School is 20.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davidson Middle School is $18,519.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Davidson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson Middle School 614th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Davidson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Southgate Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southgate Community School District 453rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Davidson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Davidson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.25 446th 806 44.7%
2007 67.28 299th 823 63.7%
2008 57.07 481st 839 42.7%
2009 48.14 582nd 847 31.3%
2010 63.68 412th 851 51.6%
2011 55.77 492nd 858 42.7%
2012 37.31 619th 900 31.2%
2013 34.82 641st 919 30.3%
2014 51.45 471st 921 48.9%
2015 40.89 567th 919 38.3%
2016 37.36 566th 894 36.7%
2017 28.41 581st 821 29.2%
2018 42.12 510th 838 39.1%
2019 31.06 547th 792 30.9%
2021 24.09 532nd 675 21.2%
2022 25.12 579th 776 25.4%
2023 30.41 606th 883 31.4%
2024 30.16 614th 897 31.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Davidson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.03 247th 377 34.5%
2024 11.39 198th 201 1.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Davidson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.24 507th 815 37.8%
2019 28.19 523rd 672 22.2%
2021 21.78 455th 523 13.0%
2022 22.18 565th 691 18.2%
2023 29.30 601st 825 27.2%
2024 30.41 592nd 836 29.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Davidson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.53 495th 794 37.7%
2019 27.34 496th 658 24.6%
2021 16.70 470th 521 9.8%
2022 19.54 552nd 657 16.0%
2023 23.06 599th 770 22.2%
2024 24.38 589th 771 23.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Davidson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 455th 797 42.9%
2019 26.54 489th 639 23.5%
2021 26.38 412th 540 23.7%
2022 22.77 515th 658 21.7%
2023 31.33 534th 776 31.2%
2024 29.00 567th 786 27.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Davidson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.73 105th 366 71.3%
2024 40.78 147th 300 51.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Davidson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.45 217th 266 18.4%
2019 29.67 104th 137 24.1%
2022 50.23 61st 138 55.8%
2023 22.27 201st 246 18.3%
2024 19.34 232nd 257 9.7%
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Rank History for White students at Davidson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 481st 678 29.1%
2019 23.11 500th 624 19.9%
2021 19.15 488th 577 15.4%
2022 16.16 566th 638 11.3%
2023 22.29 567th 688 17.6%
2024 23.50 563rd 701 19.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Davidson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 557 5 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 572 3 4 16 8 n/a n/a 0 603
1990 605 7 6 13 10 n/a n/a 0 641
1991 564 7 8 23 3 n/a n/a 19 624
1992 590 6 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1993 574 5 6 4 7 n/a n/a 0 596
1994 549 4 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1995 627 9 7 14 16 n/a n/a 0 673
1996 627 9 7 14 16 n/a n/a 0 673
1997 618 16 6 18 16 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 610 9 5 20 9 n/a n/a 0 653
1999 657 5 3 23 13 n/a n/a 0 701
2000 654 6 3 30 11 n/a n/a 0 704
2001 629 9 9 34 15 n/a n/a 0 696
2002 90 17 8 42 618 n/a n/a 1 776
2003 90 17 8 42 618 n/a n/a 1 776
2004 695 19 13 54 13 n/a n/a 0 794
2005 682 27 13 55 5 n/a n/a 0 782
2006 777 44 14 68 3 n/a n/a 0 906
2007 748 56 13 60 2 n/a n/a 0 879
2008 714 59 12 56 4 n/a n/a 0 845
2009 683 58 17 58 9 n/a n/a 2 827
2010 674 65 12 61 10 n/a n/a 4 826
2011 632 68 8 71 5 3 17 0 804
2012 588 62 7 88 5 1 13 0 764
2013 592 50 6 101 6 1 11 0 767
2014 780 91 5 74 4 1 0 0 955
2015 745 80 8 88 5 1 3 0 930
2016 719 70 5 82 6 2 2 0 886
2017 661 72 4 95 1 2 3 0 838
2018 628 81 1 84 2 1 5 0 802
2019 575 79 6 88 3 0 10 0 761
2020 550 71 9 81 4 1 11 0 727
2021 523 65 11 82 6 1 15 0 703
2022 444 58 11 101 1 4 30 0 649
2023 426 54 7 110 0 1 33 0 631

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 Davidson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 n/a n/a n/a
1989 603 n/a n/a 8
1990 641 28.0 22.8 6.7
1991 624 n/a n/a n/a
1992 618 n/a n/a 12
1993 596 n/a 0.0 11.2
1994 575 23.7 24.3 9
1995 673 28.0 24.0 10.5
1996 673 28.0 24.0 10.5
1997 674 30.0 22.5 9.6
1998 653 33.0 19.8 6.6
1999 701 36.0 19.5 5.8
2000 704 37.5 18.8 7.4
2001 696 37.4 18.6 7.3
2002 776 46.5 16.7 14.1
2003 776 46.5 16.7 14.1
2004 794 48.3 16.4 21.2
2005 782 40.0 19.6 21.1
2006 906 43.2 21.0 20.8
2007 879 42.4 20.7 30.4
2008 845 39.6 21.3 31.4
2009 827 38.7 21.4 32.1
2010 826 39.5 20.9 45.3
2011 804 38.4 20.9 48.9
2012 764 34.5 22.1 48.2
2013 767 33.7 22.7 46.7
2014 955 47.2 20.2 48.8
2015 930 42.0 22.1 47.2
2016 886 40.0 22.1 44.9
2017 838 41.4 20.2 42.5
2018 802 43.0 18.6 49.4
2019 761 37.2 20.4 51.8
2020 727 37.8 19.2 53.4
2021 703 36.7 19.1 51.6
2022 649 33.8 19.2 48.4
2023 631 30.2 20.8 52.3

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 Davidson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 n/a n/a n/a
1989 603 n/a n/a 8
1990 641 28.0 22.8 6.7
1991 624 n/a n/a n/a
1992 618 n/a n/a 12
1993 596 n/a 0.0 11.2
1994 575 23.7 24.3 9
1995 673 28.0 24.0 10.5
1996 673 28.0 24.0 10.5
1997 674 30.0 22.5 9.6
1998 653 33.0 19.8 6.6
1999 701 36.0 19.5 5.8
2000 704 37.5 18.8 7.4
2001 696 37.4 18.6 7.3
2002 776 46.5 16.7 14.1
2003 776 46.5 16.7 14.1
2004 794 48.3 16.4 21.2
2005 782 40.0 19.6 21.1
2006 906 43.2 21.0 20.8
2007 879 42.4 20.7 30.4
2008 845 39.6 21.3 31.4
2009 827 38.7 21.4 32.1
2010 826 39.5 20.9 45.3
2011 804 38.4 20.9 48.9
2012 764 34.5 22.1 48.2
2013 767 33.7 22.7 46.7
2014 955 47.2 20.2 48.8
2015 930 42.0 22.1 47.2
2016 886 40.0 22.1 44.9
2017 838 41.4 20.2 42.5
2018 802 43.0 18.6 49.4
2019 761 37.2 20.4 51.8
2020 727 37.8 19.2 53.4
2021 703 36.7 19.1 51.6
2022 649 33.8 19.2 48.4
2023 631 30.2 20.8 52.3

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 Davidson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $824 (6.8%) $11,264 (93.2%) $12,087
2020 $831 (6.7%) $11,577 (93.3%) $12,408
2021 $1,366 (10.2%) $12,082 (89.8%) $13,448
2022 $1,775 (9.7%) $16,503 (90.3%) $18,279
2023 $1,776 (9.6%) $16,743 (90.4%) $18,519

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Davidson 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 547th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 606th of 883 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Middle School)26.620.9
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southgate Community School District)25.419.9
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Davidson Middle School)24.718.4
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Southgate Community School District)23.317.5
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Middle School)32.617.2
 15.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southgate Community School District)30.916.5
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Davidson Middle School)3021
 9%
   7th Grade Math (Southgate Community School District)2819.6
 8.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Davidson Middle School)19.522.1
 2.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Southgate Community School District)18.521
 2.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Middle School)55.353.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Southgate Community School District)52.251.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Davidson Middle School)30.226
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Southgate Community School District)28.924.9
 4%
   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 Students761631
 17.1%
African American7954
 31.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic88110
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White575426
 25.9%
Two or More Races1033
 230%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.8%52.3%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Davidson Middle School

Davidson Middle School ranks 614th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Davidson Middle School are 68% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Davidson Middle School.

Students who attend Davidson Middle School usually go on to attend Southgate Anderson High School


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