C
Below Average
54/100

Davis Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 30 N WEST ST, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 35th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
368
Students
enrolled
17.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%38/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%35/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−5 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−6 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%31%reading -14 pts, math -14 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 30 N WEST ST
City Hillsdale
ZIP Code 49242
District 2618390
NCES School ID 261839005505
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49242

Understanding the community around Davis Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,803
Per Capita Income $28,946
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $162,300
Median Rent $761
Owner-Occupied 71.6%
Renter-Occupied 28.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Davis Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 368
Teachers (FTE) 21.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Davis Middle School?
Davis Middle School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Davis Middle School?
Davis Middle School has 368 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1.
What grades does Davis Middle School serve?
Davis Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Davis Middle School receive per student?
Davis Middle School receives $13,463 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Davis Middle School in 49242 ▼
Avg Home Value
$205,662
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
28.4%

Other Schools in 49242

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026