- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dearborn Heights, MI
Dearborn Stem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dearborn Stem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261160008626
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dearborn Stem Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dearborn Stem Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dearborn Stem Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160008626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dearborn Stem Middle School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261160008626 · Dearborn Heights, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 20.8:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Dearborn Stem Middle School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dearborn Stem Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 166
Dearborn Stem Middle School
166 students
What this shows Dearborn Stem Middle School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dearborn Stem Middle School compares
Dearborn Stem Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Dearborn Stem Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dearborn Stem Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dearborn Stem Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dearborn Stem Middle School
How many students attend Dearborn Stem Middle School?
Dearborn Stem Middle School has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Stem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dearborn Stem Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dearborn Stem Middle School?
37.8% of students at Dearborn Stem Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dearborn Stem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dearborn Stem Middle School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dearborn Stem Middle School?
Dearborn Stem Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dearborn Stem Middle School rank among public schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Dearborn Stem Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dearborn Heights, 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 Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Dearborn Stem Middle School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.