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 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,566 students in Davison Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Davison Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
5,566 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Davison Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.55
# American Indian Students
15 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
393 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
239 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
4,594 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
302 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
479
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
404
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
388
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
395
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
405
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
353
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
437
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
427
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
453
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
464
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
493
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
418
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
450
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,229 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,912
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,229
$17,559
Best Davison Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Aloha St
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0839
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0839
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Gates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2359 S Irish Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-5001
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-5001
Grades: 1-4
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Siple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9286 E Coldwater Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-5104
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-5104
Grades: K-4
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Hahn Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Dayton St
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-1104
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-1104
Grades: 5-6
| 790 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S State Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0818
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0818
Grades: 1-4
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Davison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Dayton St
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0528
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0528
Grades: 7-8
| 880 students
Rank: #77.
Davison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 N Oak Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-3539
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-3539
Grades: 9-12
| 1,694 students
Rank: #88.
Davison Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 N Oak Rd
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-1022
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-1022
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thomson Elementary School
Magnet School
617 E Clark St
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0911
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 591-0911
Grades: PK-K
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Davison Community Schools School District?
Davison Community Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,566 students.
What is the rank of Davison Community Schools School District?
Davison Community Schools School District is ranked #183 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
83% of Davison Community Schools School District students are White, 7% 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 17:1, which is equal to 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 $13,229 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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