Enrollment
409
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilbert Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilbert Middle School
Hilbert Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 38% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #480, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Redford Union Schools District No. 1 spends $21,445 per pupil, 59% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 409 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students) and Beech Elementary (457 students) alongside Hilbert 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 Hilbert Middle School compares
Hilbert 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redford Union Schools District No. 1, which includes Hilbert Middle School.
$21,445
Per student
+59%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 51.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hilbert Middle School a good school?
Hilbert Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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