- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hesperia, MI
David C Outwin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for David C Outwin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261827007697
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David C Outwin Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
David C Outwin Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David C Outwin Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hesperia, MI.
School address
District: Hesperia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261827007697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
David C Outwin Middle School grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 261827007697 · Hesperia, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 19.8:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Patricia St Clair Elementary School (354 students)
David C Outwin Middle School grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
David C Outwin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patricia St Cl
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
354 students
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High School
247 students
- This school
David C Outwin Middle School
198 students
- Hesperia Commu 3
Hesperia Community Education
3 students
What this shows David C Outwin Middle School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How David C Outwin Middle School compares
David C Outwin Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,308
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, David C Outwin Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hesperia Community Schools reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David C Outwin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia St Clair Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Community Education | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to David C Outwin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about David C Outwin Middle School
How many students attend David C Outwin Middle School?
David C Outwin Middle School has 198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hesperia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David C Outwin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David C Outwin Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David C Outwin Middle School?
61.2% of students at David C Outwin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David C Outwin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at David C Outwin Middle School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Hesperia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David C Outwin Middle School?
David C Outwin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David C Outwin Middle School rank among public schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, David C Outwin Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hesperia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hesperia Community Schools?
Besides David C Outwin Middle School, Hesperia Community Schools also operates Patricia St Clair Elementary School (354 students), Hesperia High School (247 students), and Hesperia Community Education (3 students). See the Hesperia Community Schools district page for the complete list.