Parchment Middle School

www.parchmentschools.org

352 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Parchment Middle School, located at 307 North Riverview Drive in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serves as a central hub of education for the Parchment School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. By focusing on academic rigor alongside social-emotional development, the middle school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the local community.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its community-oriented approach and small-town feel. Students at Parchment Middle School have access to a variety of educational resources, extracurricular activities, and technology-driven learning opportunities designed to engage young adolescents during their formative years. For families looking for more detailed information regarding curriculum, school calendars, or administrative policies, the district’s official website at [www.parchmentschools.org](http://www.parchmentschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

352

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parchment Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	25
Black	41
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

White
237 (67.3%)
Two or More
48 (13.6%)
Black
41 (11.6%)
Hispanic
25 (7.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Parchment School District
Phone:	(269)488-1200
Website:	http://www.parchmentschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 134

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parchment Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	134
Grade 7	114
Grade 8	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parchment Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	48.9%
Male	180	51.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th