Kent City Middle School

www.kentcityschools.org

290 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kent City Middle School, located in the village of Kent City, Michigan, serves as a vital component of the Kent City Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering specifically to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing both core curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, all while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere.

As part of a district that prides itself on small-town values, the school focuses on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families. The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and collaboration, supported by the district’s broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency and communication, ensuring that parents and community members remain informed about student progress, academic initiatives, and the various activities that contribute to the school's vibrant culture.

290

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kent City Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	70
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
210 (72.4%)
Hispanic
70 (24.1%)
Two or More
9 (3.1%)
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:	Kent City Community Schools
Phone:	(616)678-4214
Website:	http://www.kentcityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 106

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 96