Homer Middle School

Homer Community School District
403 S HILLSDALE ST
HOMER, MI 49245
268 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Homer Middle School, located at 403 South Hillsdale Street in Homer, Michigan, serves as a vital component of the Homer Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal responsibility, and social growth for students in the middle grades. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous requirements of high school, preparing students for future success in both their academic and extracurricular pursuits.

Beyond its core curriculum, Homer Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school’s administration and staff work collaboratively to integrate modern educational practices with a small-town, student-centered approach, ensuring that every learner has access to the resources they need to thrive. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, and educational programs, the district maintains an official website at http://www.homerschools.net.
268
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (90.3%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2%)
  • Black
    4 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Homer Community School District
Phone: (517)568-4456
Website: http://www.homerschools.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 65
Grade 6 71
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 62
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Concord Middle School
Concord Community Schools
143 Students
405 S MAIN ST
CONCORD, MI 49237 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th