Northwest Kidder Middle School

6700 RIVES JUNCTION RD
JACKSON, MI 49201

786 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwest Kidder Middle School, located in Jackson, Michigan, serves as a key component of the Northwest Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that supports the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students during their critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

In addition to its core academic programs, Northwest Kidder Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school encourages a collaborative atmosphere where students, staff, and families work together to promote a positive and inclusive school culture. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the broader Northwest school system, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

786

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Kidder Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	58
Black	43
Asian	7
Two or More	95
American Indian	3

White
580 (73.8%)
Two or More
95 (12.1%)
Hispanic
58 (7.4%)
Black
43 (5.5%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Northwest Community Schools
Phone:	(517)817-4703
Website:	http://nwschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 286

Grade 7 256

Grade 8 244