Hesperia Community Schools District
- 96 SOUTH DIVISION ST
- HESPERIA, MI 49421
- (231) 854-6185
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 87.1% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,053 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.2 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,121 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 62 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.4% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 90.3% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 91.4% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 87.5% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 81.5% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 71.6% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 38.3% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.9% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 92.4% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 95.7% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.5% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 79.7% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 81.2% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.6% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 34.8% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 72.5% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 77.9% | 79.5% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 76.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 82.4% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 72.6% | 81.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.3% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.6% | 83.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 70.2% | 78.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 46.4% | 63.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.2% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 82.6% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.8% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.7% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 74.8% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.8% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 69.8% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 71.6% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 74.5% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 73.5% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.7% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 84.2% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 76.5% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.1% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.4% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.1% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.3% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 70.4% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 79.0% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.6% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.4% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 62.3% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.6% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.3% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 68.8% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.6% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 79.3% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 81.8% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 67.5% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 67.5% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.5% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 73.1% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 69.4% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.2% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 33.3% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.2% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 45.3% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 49.3% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.7% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 42.7% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 52.1% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.3% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 81.3% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 67.1% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.8% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 16.0% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 28.8% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 34.7% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 38.4% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,121 | 18.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 86 |
| 1st Grade Students | 96 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 75 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 73 |
| 4th Grade Students | 79 |
| 5th Grade Students | 71 |
| 6th Grade Students | 87 |
| 7th Grade Students | 99 |
| 8th Grade Students | 88 |
| 9th Grade Students | 82 |
| 10th Grade Students | 96 |
| 11th Grade Students | 95 |
| 12th Grade Students | 93 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Hispanic | 49 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 8 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,056 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 588 |
| Female | 532 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 62 | 18.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 24 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 27 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 8 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 21 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 1 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 1 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 63 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 42 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $11,198,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $2,230,000 | 19.9% |
| Property Tax | $1,665,000 | 14.9% |
| Other School Systems | $214,000 | 1.9% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $10,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch | $103,000 | 0.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $22,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $5,000 | 0.04% |
| Interest Earnings | $27,000 | 0.2% |
| Private Contributions | $86,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $98,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,160,000 | 72.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,257,000 | 64.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $284,000 | 2.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $299,000 | 2.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $30,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Programs | $290,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $808,000 | 7.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $368,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $62,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $27,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $296,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Other | $50,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Other | $5,000 | 0.04% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $9,648,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $6,294,000 | 65.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $2,847,000 | 29.5% |
| Student Support | $338,000 | 3.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $201,000 | 1.8% |
| General Administration Support | $179,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $287,000 | 2.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $847,000 | 7.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $578,000 | 5.2% |
| Other Support Services | $417,000 | 3.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $507,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $507,000 | 4.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 87.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 88 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 15 | 3.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Hesperia Community Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,121
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 62
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| HESPERIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
232 South Cook St
Hesperia, MI Public | 9-12 | 49 | 27.2 |  Review This School |
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| HESPERIA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI Public | 9-12 | 318 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| HESPERIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI Public | 5-8 | 344 | 18.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HESPERIA ST. CLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
96 South Division St
Hesperia, MI Public | KG-4 | 409 | 17.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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