At a glance
Reported students
366
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Davis Middle School: 366 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 358
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Davis Middle School
Davis Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Hillsdale. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hillsdale Community Schools. NCES reports 366 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Davis Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.9%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hillsdale Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hillsdale High School
High · Grades 09–12
370 reported students
Gier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
434 reported students
Horizon Alternative School
High · Grades 09–12
55 reported students
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
34 reported students
Public schools near Davis Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale High School High · Hillsdale Community Schools | 09–12 | 370 | 0.3 mi |
| Horizon Alternative School High · Hillsdale Community Schools | 09–12 | 55 | 0.3 mi |
| Bailey Early Childhood Center Elementary · Hillsdale Community Schools | PK–KG | 34 | 0.3 mi |
| Gier Elementary School Elementary · Hillsdale Community Schools | KG–04 | 434 | 0.6 mi |
| Hillsdale Preparatory School Elementary · Charter · Hillsdale Preparatory School | KG–08 | 60 | 1.1 mi |
| Jonesville Middle School Middle · Jonesville Community Schools | 06–08 | 297 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Davis Middle School
What grades does Davis Middle School serve?
Davis Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hillsdale Community Schools.
How many students attend Davis Middle School?
Davis Middle School reported 366 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 358 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Davis Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 366 students and 23.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Davis Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Davis Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillsdale Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Davis Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Davis Middle School in?
Davis Middle School is part of Hillsdale Community Schools, based in Hillsdale, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Davis Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillsdale High School (0.3 mi), Horizon Alternative School (0.3 mi), Bailey Early Childhood Center (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.