Serving 198 students in grades 6-8, David C Outwin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hesperia Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hesperia, MI, encompassing approximately 130.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 11.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
David C Outwin Middle School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
David C Outwin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David C Outwin Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2273 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David C Outwin Middle School's ranking?
David C Outwin Middle School is ranked #2273 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend David C Outwin Middle School?
198 students attend David C Outwin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of David C Outwin Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David C Outwin Middle School?
David C Outwin Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does David C Outwin Middle School offer ?
David C Outwin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David C Outwin Middle School part of?
David C Outwin Middle School is part of Hesperia Community Schools.
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