Hesperia Middle School
Tel:
(231)854-6475
- Hesperia Middle School serves 252 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Hesperia Middle School's student population of 252 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 252 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hesperia Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hesperia Middle School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2587 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hesperia Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hesperia Middle School is Hesperia High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hesperia Community Education (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Patricia St. Clair Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hesperia Hesperia High School Grades: 9-12 | 285 students
0.0 miles
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231)854-6385 0.0 9-12 285 - Hesperia Patricia St. Clair Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 424 students
0.0 miles
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231)854-6615 0.0 K-5 424 - Hesperia Hesperia Community Education Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
0.1 miles
96 S. Division Street
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231)854-6185 0.1 7-12 8 - Fremont Daisy Brook Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 480 students
7.9 miles
502 North Division Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231)924-4380 7.9 3-5 480 - Fremont Pathfinder Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 412 students
7.9 miles
109 West 44th St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231)924-7230 7.9 K-2 412
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