- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dearborn, MI
Stout Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stout Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261160004601
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stout Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stout Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stout Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Stout Middle School shrank from 790 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 261160004601 · Dearborn, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 14.2:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Stout Middle School shrank from 790 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Stout Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 698
Stout Middle School
698 students
What this shows Stout Middle School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stout Middle School compares
Stout Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Stout Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stout Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stout Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stout Middle School
How many students attend Stout Middle School?
Stout Middle School has 698 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stout Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stout Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stout Middle School?
77.6% of students at Stout Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stout Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stout Middle School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stout Middle School?
Stout Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Stout Middle School rank among middle schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Stout Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Stout 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.