Fruitport Middle School

www.fruitportschools.net

615 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fruitport Middle School, located in Fruitport, Michigan, serves as a key educational anchor within the Fruitport Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students in the transition years between elementary and high school. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their local community.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to cater to a diverse range of student interests, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience. Through their official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, schedules, and information regarding district-wide initiatives. As part of the broader Fruitport school community, the middle school focuses on collaboration, innovation, and a student-centered approach to ensure that every learner has the tools necessary for academic success.

615

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruitport Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	34
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
528 (85.9%)
Hispanic
34 (5.5%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
Black
19 (3.1%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
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:	Fruitport Community Schools
Phone:	(231)865-3128
Website:	http://www.fruitportschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 6 203

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 206