Pine River Area Middle School

Pine River Area Schools
17445 PINE RIVER RD
LEROY, MI 49655
261 Students
Middle School 4th - 7th
School Overview
Pine River Area Upper Elementary School, located in Leroy, Michigan, serves as a key component of the Pine River Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community for its upper elementary students. By emphasizing foundational learning and supporting the transition between lower elementary and middle school, the institution aims to prepare its students for future educational success within a supportive, small-town setting.

The school operates as part of a district committed to providing a well-rounded education, utilizing the resources available through the broader Pine River Area Schools network. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement, emphasizing local values and a collaborative approach to education. Further information regarding specific curriculum details, school events, and administrative policies can be found on their official website at [www.pineriver.org](http://www.pineriver.org).
261
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    237 (90.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (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: Pine River Area Schools
Phone: (231)829-3841
Website: http://www.pineriver.org
Grade Range: 4th - 7th
Total Students: 261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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 4 57
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 57
Grade 7 70
Gender Ratio