For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 799 students in Hesperia Community Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
799 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hesperia Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#646 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,333 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,390 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,333
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,390
$17,782
Best Hesperia Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David C Outwin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6615
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6615
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hesperia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hesperia Community Schools?
Hesperia Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 799 students.
What is the rank of Hesperia Community Schools?
Hesperia Community Schools is ranked #650 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperia Community Schools?
88% of Hesperia Community Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hesperia Community Schools?
Hesperia Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hesperia Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,390 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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