For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 838 students in Hesperia Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hesperia Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
838 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Hesperia Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#664 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
757 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
75
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,721 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,573
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,721
$17,461
Best Hesperia Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hesperia Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division Street
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6185
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6185
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: #22.
Hesperia High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
David C Outwin Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6615
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6615
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hesperia Community Schools School District?
Hesperia Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 838 students.
What is the rank of Hesperia Community Schools School District?
Hesperia Community Schools School District is ranked #683 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperia Community Schools School District?
90% of Hesperia Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hesperia Community Schools School District?
Hesperia Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hesperia Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,721 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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