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Hillsdale Community Schools


At a glance
385thof 613 Michigan districts▼ 15
Better than 37% of Michigan districts
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242-1802
·(517) 437-4401·All Michigan district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 37.2% of districts
5
Schools
1,259
Students
Top rankedHillsdale High School335th of 739 Michigan high schools
Biggest riser
Hillsdale High School up 259 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Gier Elementary School 15.6 students per teacher
Summary:

The Hillsdale Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school), and no alternative schools. The district faces several challenges, including low academic performance, equity issues, attendance problems, and potential resource allocation imbalances.

Gier Elementary School stands out with relatively low performance on state assessments, a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, and a high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch at 64.68%. Hillsdale High School is ranked in the middle of the pack statewide, with a graduation rate of 82.8% and a dropout rate of 7.6%, both areas for improvement. Davis Middle School is also ranked in the middle of the pack, with mixed proficiency rates on state assessments and a high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch at 55.98%.

Across the district, all schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average. The schools also have a wide range of free/reduced-price lunch eligibility, from 46.23% at Hillsdale High School to 70% at Bailey Early Childhood Center. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary widely, suggesting potential imbalances in resource allocation within the district.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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