Enrollment
663
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southgate, MI
Davidson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263234006790
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Southgate · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Southgate, MI.
School address
District: Southgate Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263234006790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davidson Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davidson Middle School
Davidson Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Southgate, Michigan, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 464 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 663 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Southgate Community School District also operates Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students) and Asher School (462 students) alongside Davidson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davidson Middle School compares
Davidson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Davidson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southgate Community School District, which includes Davidson Middle School.
$15,761
Per student
+17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Davidson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asher School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grogan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelters Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 46.2:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~663 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Davidson Middle School
How many students attend Davidson Middle School?
Davidson Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southgate, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson Middle School?
51.2% of students at Davidson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Davidson Middle School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Southgate, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Middle School?
Davidson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davidson Middle School rank among public schools in Southgate?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Southgate, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Southgate on the city page.
Is Davidson Middle School a good school?
Davidson Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Southgate Community School District?
Besides Davidson Middle School, Southgate Community School District also operates Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students), Asher School (462 students), and Allen Elementary School (359 students). See the Southgate Community School District district page for the complete list.
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