Western Middle School

www.bcschools.net

681 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Western Middle School, located at 500 West Midland Road in Auburn, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Bay City Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students during their middle school years, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. By offering a diverse range of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As part of the Bay City School District, Western Middle School emphasizes community engagement and the integration of modern educational practices. The school utilizes its official website (www.bcschools.net) as a central hub for communication, keeping families informed about district policies, school events, and academic calendars. With its commitment to student success and a well-rounded educational experience, Western Middle School remains a focal point for the Auburn community, striving to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

681

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	594
Hispanic	40
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
594 (87.2%)
Hispanic
40 (5.9%)
Two or More
34 (5.0%)
Black
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bay City School District
Phone:	(989)662-4489
Website:	http://www.bcschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 212

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 245