- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dearborn, MI
Woodworth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodworth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261160000290
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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
Woodworth Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodworth Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodworth Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Woodworth Middle School shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 730 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 261160000290 · Dearborn, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 15.9:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Woodworth Middle School shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 730 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Woodworth 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
- This school 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- Stout Middle S 698
Stout Middle School
698 students
What this shows Woodworth Middle School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodworth Middle School compares
Woodworth 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$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 699 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.3%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Woodworth 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 Woodworth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| Stout Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodworth 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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodworth Middle School
How many students attend Woodworth Middle School?
Woodworth Middle School has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodworth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodworth Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Woodworth Middle School?
85.1% of students at Woodworth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodworth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodworth Middle School is White at 98.3% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodworth Middle School?
Woodworth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Woodworth Middle School rank among middle schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodworth Middle School ranks #5 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 Woodworth 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.