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#399 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 13% in state

Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · Davison Community Schools · Davison, MI

A Davison Community Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

404 ALOHA ST, Davison, MI 48423

  • Math 75% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 69% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+32.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$13,354
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Students at Hill Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hill Elementary 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.41–40.7 mi571Compare →
Thomson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–K1.1 mi338Compare →
Michigan International Prep SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–122.6 mi1,429Compare →
Gates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.41–42.9 mi504Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Davison Community Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 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

Hill Elementary School is listed in Davison Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hill Elementary School

Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Davison, MI, part of Davison Community Schools, serving approximately 261 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hill Elementary School

What grades does Hill Elementary School serve?

Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Hill Elementary School?

Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hill Elementary School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hill Elementary School rank in MI?

Hill Elementary School ranks #399 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hill Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill Elementary School?

40.2% of students at Hill Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%
Area population (ZIP 48423)
33,508
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
43.3
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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