David C Outwin Middle School vs Forest Area Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David C Outwin Middle School
Hesperia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
Forest Area Middle School
Fife Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–8
193 students
| Measure | David C Outwin Middle School Hesperia, Michigan | Forest Area Middle School Fife Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 485 | #344 of 485 |
| National rank | #12850 of 15,369 | #10780 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 198 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Hesperia | Fife Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 25.0).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 60.1%).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.0).
- •David C Outwin Middle School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 193.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is David C Outwin Middle School better than Forest Area Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Area Middle School ranks higher (35.4 vs 25.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are David C Outwin Middle School and Forest Area Middle School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Fife Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David C Outwin Middle School: 198. Forest Area Middle School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David C Outwin Middle School and Forest Area Middle School rank in Michigan?
David C Outwin Middle School is 403rd of 485 and Forest Area Middle School is 344th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).