For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,255 students in Hillsdale Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hillsdale Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,255 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Hillsdale Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#407 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
81%
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $14,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,231 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,118
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,231
$17,693
Best Hillsdale Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Davis Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 N West St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Gier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Spring St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Gr: K-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 S Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale Community Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,255 students.
What is the rank of Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale Community Schools is ranked #423 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale Community Schools?
91% of Hillsdale Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsdale Community Schools?
Hillsdale Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hillsdale Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,231 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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