Davis Middle School vs Hillsdale Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Middle School
Hillsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
366 students
Hillsdale Preparatory School
Hillsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
60 students
| Measure | Davis Middle School Hillsdale, Michigan | Hillsdale Preparatory School Hillsdale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 485 | #888 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10682 of 15,369 | #30698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 366 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Hillsdale | Hillsdale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 35.8).
- •Hillsdale Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Hillsdale Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Davis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillsdale Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 15.9).
- •Davis Middle School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 60.
- •Davis Middle School is a public school while Hillsdale Preparatory School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Davis Middle School better than Hillsdale Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale Preparatory School ranks higher (41.9 vs 35.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Davis Middle School and Hillsdale Preparatory School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hillsdale and Hillsdale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Middle School: 366. Hillsdale Preparatory School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Middle School and Hillsdale Preparatory School rank in Michigan?
Davis Middle School is 336th of 485 and Hillsdale Preparatory School is 888th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).