Hemlock Middle School

www.hemlockps.com

350 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hemlock Middle School is a public school located in Hemlock, Michigan, serving as a core component of the Hemlock Public School District. Situated on North Maple Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing students for the transition from elementary education to high school. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to engage students through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities that support both their intellectual and social development.

As part of the broader Hemlock Public Schools system, the middle school benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and student achievement. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while integrating modern technology and supportive resources, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary for future success. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, regularly utilizing its website to maintain transparent communication regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives.

350

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hemlock Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	17
Two or More	9

White
324 (92.6%)
Hispanic
17 (4.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hemlock Public School District
Phone:	(989)642-5253
Website:	http://www.hemlockps.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 5 75

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 90