At a glance
Reported students
166
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
Dearborn STEM Middle School: 166 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
23.1:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 162
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Dearborn STEM Middle School
Dearborn STEM Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Dearborn Heights. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Dearborn City School District. NCES reports 166 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.8%) and Asian (1.8%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dearborn STEM Middle School
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.8%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dearborn City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lowrey Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
448 reported students
Salina Intermediate 4 8
Middle · Grades 04–08
461 reported students
Unis Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
522 reported students
Smith Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
525 reported students
Stout Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
698 reported students
Woodworth Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
699 reported students
Public schools near Dearborn STEM Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School Middle · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 04–08 | 68 | 0.4 mi |
| Riverside Middle School Middle · Crestwood School District | 05–08 | 1,139 | 1.7 mi |
| Bryant Middle School Middle · Dearborn City School District | 06–08 | 781 | 1.9 mi |
| John D Pierce Middle School Middle · South Redford School District | 06–08 | 577 | 2.4 mi |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 05–06 | 638 | 3.3 mi |
| American International Academy Upper Elementary Middle · Charter · American International Academy | 04–06 | 225 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dearborn STEM Middle School
What grades does Dearborn STEM Middle School serve?
Dearborn STEM Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dearborn City School District.
How many students attend Dearborn STEM Middle School?
Dearborn STEM Middle School reported 166 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 162 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dearborn STEM Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 166 students and 7.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dearborn STEM Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dearborn STEM Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dearborn City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dearborn STEM Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dearborn STEM Middle School in?
Dearborn STEM Middle School is part of Dearborn City School District, based in Dearborn, MI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dearborn STEM Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School (0.4 mi), Riverside Middle School (1.7 mi), Bryant Middle School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.