Harper Woods Middle School

Harper Woods The School District of the City of

19800 ANITA ST
HARPER WOODS, MI 48225

www.hwschools.org

353 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harper Woods Middle School, located at 20225 Beaconsfield Street in Harper Woods, Michigan, serves as a core academic institution within the Harper Woods School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By providing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Harper Woods Middle School serves as a vital community hub that focuses on student engagement and preparation for future success. The school utilizes its digital presence through the district’s website to maintain open communication with families, providing essential resources, calendar updates, and administrative information. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the staff works to ensure that all students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

353

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harper Woods Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	9
Black	332
Two or More	2

Black
332 (94.1%)
White
10 (2.8%)
Hispanic
9 (2.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)

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:	Harper Woods The School District of the City of
Phone:	(586)343-1830
Website:	http://www.hwschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 111

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 130