- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Dewitt Middle School grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 736 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 261155004584 · Dewitt, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 20.9:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Dewitt High School (944 students)
Dewitt Middle School grew from 692 students in 2022-23 to 736 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dewitt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dewitt High Sc
Dewitt High School
944 students
- This school
Dewitt Middle School
754 students
- David Scott El
David Scott Elementary School
473 students
- Herbison Woods
Herbison Woods Elementary School
469 students
- Schavey Road E
Schavey Road Elementary School
469 students
What this shows Dewitt Middle School reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewitt Middle School compares
Dewitt 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Dewitt Public Schools reports $11,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~754 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.