Washington Middle School

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw
57070 MINE ST
CALUMET, MI 49913
275 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Washington Middle School is a public school located in Calumet, Michigan, serving as a core component of the Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium, and Keweenaw (CLK). Situated in the historic Keweenaw Peninsula, the school reflects the district’s commitment to providing a supportive and community-oriented educational environment for students in the middle grades. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to high school within the district’s integrated campus structure.

As part of the CLK school system, Washington Middle School leverages its location in a tight-knit community to provide a personalized learning experience. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities. By maintaining a strong connection to the local community and providing access to modern educational resources, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and academic excellence for all its students.
275
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    255 (92.7%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.9%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.5%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
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: Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw
Phone: (906)337-0311
Website: http://www.clkschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 79
Grade 7 87
Grade 8 109
Gender Ratio