Chesaning Middle School

Chesaning Union Schools
431 N 4TH ST
CHESANING, MI 48616
584 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Chesaning Middle School, located at 431 North 4th Street in Chesaning, Michigan, serves as a central hub for student development within the Chesaning Union School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social responsibility, and personal character. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the school aims to help students navigate the unique challenges of early adolescence while preparing them for future success in their secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Chesaning community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. Beyond core academics, Chesaning Middle School offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students’ interests and promote well-rounded development. With a commitment to maintaining a positive and inclusive school culture, the institution strives to equip its learners with the critical thinking skills and confidence necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
584
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    530 (90.8%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Chesaning Union Schools
Phone: (989)845-7040
Website: http://www.chesaningschools.net
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 270
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 61

* 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 4 117
Grade 5 110
Grade 6 128
Grade 7 121
Grade 8 108
Gender Ratio