Enrollment
166
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dearborn Stem Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dearborn Stem Middle School
Dearborn Stem Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dearborn City School District spends $16,677 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students) and Dearborn High School (1,775 students) alongside Dearborn Stem 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 Dearborn Stem Middle School compares
Dearborn Stem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,677
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dearborn City School District, which includes Dearborn Stem Middle School.
$16,677
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 52.7%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dearborn Stem Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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