Hillsdale Community Schools School District
School District · Hillsdale, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,262
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,262
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Hillsdale Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hillsdale Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hillsdale High School
Hillsdale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horizon Alternative School
Hillsdale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gier Elementary School
Hillsdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#168 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,607
+$24 vs Michigan median
District size
1,262 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Hillsdale Community Schools ranks #168 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Hillsdale Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hillsdale High School (7.0/10), Horizon Alternative School (6.9/10), and Gier Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hillsdale Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsdale High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Horizon Alternative School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Gier Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Bailey Early Childhood Center | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Davis Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hillsdale Community Schools
Hillsdale Community Schools is a Hillsdale, Michigan school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,262 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. District-level spending was $14,607 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Hillsdale Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hillsdale High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Hillsdale Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 31.9% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hillsdale Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hillsdale Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Hillsdale Community Schools
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Hillsdale
- Total Enrollment
- 1,262
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- District spending per student
- $14,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale Community Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hillsdale Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Hillsdale Community Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale Community Schools's district-level spending was $14,607 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hillsdale Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hillsdale Community Schools is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale High School is the highest-rated school in Hillsdale Community Schools with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Hillsdale Community Schools?
Across schools in Hillsdale Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hillsdale Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Hillsdale Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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