Enrollment
754
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dewitt, MI
Dewitt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261155004584
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dewitt · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dewitt, MI.
School address
District: Dewitt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261155004584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dewitt Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dewitt Middle School
Dewitt Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Dewitt, Michigan, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 754 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Dewitt Public Schools also operates Dewitt High School (944 students) and David Scott Elementary School (473 students) alongside Dewitt 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 Dewitt Middle School compares
Dewitt 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
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
20.3%
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
$10,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 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 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Dewitt Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dewitt Public Schools, which includes Dewitt Middle School.
$10,942
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 69.2%
Federal 5.5%
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 Dewitt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Scott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbison Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schavey Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- 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 (~754 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dewitt Middle School
How many students attend Dewitt Middle School?
Dewitt Middle School has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dewitt, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewitt Middle School?
18.6% of students at Dewitt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt Middle School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Dewitt, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt Middle School?
Dewitt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Dewitt Middle School rank among public schools in Dewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dewitt, 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 Dewitt on the city page.
Is Dewitt Middle School a good school?
Dewitt Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Dewitt Public Schools?
Besides Dewitt Middle School, Dewitt Public Schools also operates Dewitt High School (944 students), David Scott Elementary School (473 students), and Herbison Woods Elementary School (469 students). See the Dewitt Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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