Enrollment
198
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David C Outwin Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at David C Outwin Middle School
David C Outwin Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hesperia, Michigan, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #316, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hesperia Community Schools also operates Patricia St Clair Elementary School (354 students) and Hesperia High School (247 students) alongside David C Outwin Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David C Outwin Middle School compares
David C Outwin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hesperia Community Schools, which includes David C Outwin Middle School.
$13,673
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.3%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hesperia on the city page.
Is David C Outwin Middle School a good school?
David C Outwin Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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