Davison Middle School vs Gates Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davison Middle School
Davison · Public middle · Grades 7–8
816 students
Gates Elementary School
Davison · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
506 students
| Measure | Davison Middle School Davison, Michigan | Gates Elementary School Davison, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 485 | #712 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5965 of 15,369 | #25433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 816 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Davison | Davison |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 49.6).
- •Gates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Davison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Davison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 62.1%).
- •Davison Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.2).
- •Davison Middle School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 506.
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 Davison Middle School better than Gates Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Davison Middle School ranks higher (57.7 vs 49.6 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 Davison Middle School and Gates Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Davison and Davison in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davison Middle School: 816. Gates Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davison Middle School and Gates Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Davison Middle School is 171st of 485 and Gates Elementary School is 712th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).