David C Outwin Middle School

Hesperia Community Schools
96 S DIVISION ST
HESPERIA, MI 49421
178 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hesperia Middle School, located at 96 South Division Street in Hesperia, Michigan, serves as a core educational hub for the local community within the Hesperia Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal responsibility and a commitment to learning.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, utilizing its digital presence at [hesp.net](http://www.hesp.net) to keep parents, students, and staff informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a central part of the Hesperia school system, the middle school focuses on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their local community.
178
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (89.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (8.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hesperia Community Schools
Phone: (231)854-6475
Website: http://www.hesp.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 61
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 63
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Fremont Middle School
Fremont Public School District
445 Students
500 WOODROW ST
FREMONT, MI 49412 (8.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th