Pinewood Middle School

www.kentwoodps.org

842 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pinewood Middle School is a public school serving grades 6–8 as part of the Kentwood Public Schools district in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Situated on 60th Street SE, the school is known for being part of a highly diverse school district, which provides students with a multicultural learning environment that reflects the broader Kentwood community. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured, supportive educational framework.

Beyond core academics, Pinewood Middle School offers various opportunities for student engagement, including extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to support social-emotional development. As a component of the Kentwood Public Schools system, the school benefits from the district's emphasis on inclusivity and innovation in technology and curriculum. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, policies, and district updates through the official Kentwood Public Schools website at http://www.kentwoodps.org.

842

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinewood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	149
Black	291
Asian	110
Two or More	89
Pacific Islander	1

Black
291 (34.6%)
White
202 (24.0%)
Hispanic
149 (17.7%)
Asian
110 (13.1%)
Two or More
89 (10.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)455-1224
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 271

Grade 7 290

Grade 8 281