Enrollment
816
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Davison, MI
Davison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Davison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261143004575
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davison Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Davison · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Davison Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davison Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Davison, MI.
School address
District: Davison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261143004575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davison Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davison Middle School
Davison Middle School is a large middle school in Davison, Michigan, enrolling 816 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 816 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 316 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #251, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students) and Hahn Intermediate School (812 students) alongside Davison 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 Davison Middle School compares
Davison 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$11,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Davison Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davison Community Schools, which includes Davison Middle School.
$11,744
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 69.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 Davison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hahn Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gates Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Siple Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~816 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Davison Middle School
How many students attend Davison Middle School?
Davison Middle School has 816 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Davison, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davison Middle School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davison Middle School?
44.5% of students at Davison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Davison Middle School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Davison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davison Middle School?
Davison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Davison Middle School rank among public schools in Davison?
By Resource Investment Index, Davison Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Davison, 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 Davison on the city page.
Is Davison Middle School a good school?
Davison Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Davison Community Schools?
Besides Davison Middle School, Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students), Hahn Intermediate School (812 students), and Central Elementary School (581 students). See the Davison Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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