Ionia Middle School

Ionia Public Schools
438 UNION ST
IONIA, MI 48846
629 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ionia Middle School, located at 438 Union St. in Ionia, Michigan, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Ionia Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to help students develop the critical thinking, social-emotional, and academic skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes community and student engagement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. As part of the broader Ionia school system, the middle school benefits from the district’s focus on preparing students for college and career readiness. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at [http://www.ioniaschools.org](http://www.ioniaschools.org).
629
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    523 (83.1%)
  • Hispanic
    75 (11.9%)
  • Two or More
    27 (4.3%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Ionia Public Schools
Phone: (616)527-0040
Website: http://www.ioniaschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 305
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57

* 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 6 217
Grade 7 199
Grade 8 213
Gender Ratio