Thomas Simpson Middle School

sms.flatrockschools.org/

417 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Simpson Middle School, located in Flat Rock, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Flat Rock Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both the academic and social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school emphasizes core subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests and build character.

The school community prides itself on a collaborative atmosphere that involves students, teachers, and parents working together toward student success. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Thomas Simpson Middle School aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its location in Flat Rock provides a tight-knit, community-oriented setting that prioritizes a safe and inclusive educational experience for all attendees.

417

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Simpson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	31
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
345 (82.7%)
Hispanic
31 (7.4%)
Black
22 (5.3%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Flat Rock Community Schools
Phone:	(734)535-6700
Website:	http://sms.flatrockschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 147

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 123