For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,268 students in Hillsdale Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hillsdale Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,268 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Hillsdale Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#466 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,179 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
114
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,095 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,973
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,095
$17,559
Best Hillsdale Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Davis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 N West St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Gier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Spring St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Grades: K-4
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 S Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsdale Community Schools School District?
Hillsdale Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,268 students.
What is the rank of Hillsdale Community Schools School District?
Hillsdale Community Schools School District is ranked #466 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale Community Schools School District?
93% of Hillsdale Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsdale Community Schools School District?
Hillsdale Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hillsdale Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,095 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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