Durand Middle School

www.durand.k12.mi.us

304 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Durand Middle School is a public school located in Durand, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Durand Area Schools district. Situated on East Lansing Road, the school focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The institution is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, providing a structured environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests and talents.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Durand Area Schools, which emphasizes community partnership, student-centered learning, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Durand Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the district maintains a comprehensive website at http://www.durand.k12.mi.us.

304

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durand Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	11

White
287 (94.4%)
Two or More
11 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)
Black
1 (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:	Durand Area Schools
Phone:	(989)288-3435
Website:	http://www.durand.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
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 6 113

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 101