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#1266 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Davison Middle School
Middle School · Davison Community Schools · Davison, MI
A Davison Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 SOUTH DAYTON ST, Davison, MI 48423
- Math 34% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davison Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Davison Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,096
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan International Prep SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,429 | Compare → |
| Faith Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Bentley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Genesee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davison Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Davison Middle School is listed in Davison Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davison Middle School
Davison Middle School is a public middle school in Davison, MI, part of Davison Community Schools, serving approximately 877 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,266 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davison Middle School
What grades does Davison Middle School serve?
Davison Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Davison Middle School?
Davison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 877 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davison Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davison Middle School rank in MI?
Davison Middle School ranks #1,266 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Davison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Davison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Davison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davison Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Davison Middle School a charter school?
No, Davison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Davison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davison Middle School?
49.8% of students at Davison Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 877
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (810) 591-0528
- Area population (ZIP 48423)
- 33,508
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48423; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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