Waverly Middle School

www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/waverly-middle-school/

451 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Waverly Middle School, located at 620 Snow Road in Lansing, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Waverly Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Waverly community, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning. Through its website, the school keeps families updated on district initiatives, academic calendars, and school policies, ensuring clear communication between faculty, parents, and the student body. As part of a district committed to excellence, Waverly Middle School strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, engage in critical thinking, and build a strong foundation for their future academic pursuits.

451

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waverly Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	96
Black	162
Asian	19
Two or More	49
American Indian	2

Black
162 (35.9%)
White
123 (27.3%)
Hispanic
96 (21.3%)
Two or More
49 (10.9%)
Asian
19 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Waverly Community Schools
Phone:	(517)321-7240
Website:	http://www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/waverly-middle-school/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 7 223

Grade 8 228