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Davison Community Schools

Michigan · Public School District
9
Schools
5,566
Students
$15,359
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
50.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.1%
Graduation Rate
+5.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Davison Community Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 5,566 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,359 is near the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Elementary School01–04569
Gates Elementary School01–04516
Hill Elementary SchoolKG–04260
Siple Elementary SchoolKG–04375
Thomson Elementary SchoolPK–KG351
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Davison Middle School07–08880
Hahn Intermediate School05–06790
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Davison Alternative Education09–12131
Davison High School09–121,694
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,359Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
20%
State
69.8%
Local (property tax)
20.3%
Federal
9.9%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,566
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.1%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.1% graduation rate — 5.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Davison Community Schools?
Davison Community Schools has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,566 students.
What is the graduation rate for Davison Community Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Davison Community Schools spend per student?
Davison Community Schools spends $15,359 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Davison Community Schools?
51% of students in Davison Community Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Davison Community Schools?
No, Davison Community Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Davison Community Schools serve?
Davison Community Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Davison Community Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Davison Community Schools is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.