- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redford, MI
Hilbert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hilbert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262946006529
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilbert Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #14 of 16
- public schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilbert Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilbert Middle School ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 262946006529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Hilbert Middle School grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 262946006529 · Redford, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 24.1:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Redford Union High School (510 students)
Hilbert Middle School grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hilbert Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redford Union
Redford Union High School
510 students
- Beech Elementa
Beech Elementary
457 students
- This school
Hilbert Middle School
409 students
- Macgowan Schoo
Macgowan School
235 students
- Stuckey Center 99
Stuckey Center
99 students
- Redford Union 67
Redford Union Virtual Learning
67 students
What this shows Hilbert Middle School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilbert Middle School compares
Hilbert 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
67.5%
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
$23,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.9%
White 13.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Hilbert Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Redford Union Schools District No. 1 reports $23,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilbert Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redford Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macgowan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuckey Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redford Union Virtual Learning | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hilbert Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilbert Middle School
How many students attend Hilbert Middle School?
Hilbert Middle School has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilbert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilbert Middle School is 24.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilbert Middle School?
72.9% of students at Hilbert Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilbert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hilbert Middle School is African American at 71.9% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilbert Middle School?
Hilbert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Hilbert Middle School rank among public schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilbert Middle School ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Redford, 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 Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Besides Hilbert Middle School, Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students), Beech Elementary (457 students), and Macgowan School (235 students). See the Redford Union Schools District No. 1 district page for the complete list.