East Grand Rapids Middle School

www.egrps.org

710 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Grand Rapids Middle School (EGRMS) serves students in grades 6–8 and is a cornerstone of the highly regarded East Grand Rapids Public Schools district. Located in a historic, close-knit lakeside community, the school is well-known for its rigorous academic standards and a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school. The school prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with a variety of elective opportunities, fostering both intellectual growth and personal development in a supportive environment.

Beyond the classroom, East Grand Rapids Middle School encourages an active student life through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and service-based clubs. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a culture that emphasizes character development, collaboration, and community involvement. By blending traditional educational excellence with modern teaching practices, EGRMS aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that supports the diverse needs and interests of its student body.

710

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Grand Rapids Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	42
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	66

White
580 (81.7%)
Two or More
66 (9.3%)
Hispanic
42 (5.9%)
Asian
12 (1.7%)
Black
10 (1.4%)

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:	East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)235-7551
Website:	http://www.egrps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
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 6 265

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 226