Orchard View Middle School

www.orchardview.org

422 Students

Middle School 5th - 9th

School Overview

Orchard View Middle School, located in Muskegon, Michigan, is a key component of the Orchard View Schools district. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is committed to fostering an environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of adolescents during a pivotal stage of their development, aiming to build a strong foundation for future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Orchard View Middle School places a high value on community engagement and student involvement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which helps students explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside of the traditional classroom setting. By integrating modern educational practices with a supportive campus culture, the school strives to prepare its student body to be responsible, engaged, and capable citizens within the Muskegon community and beyond.

422

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard View Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	42
Black	121
Asian	2
Two or More	41
American Indian	3

White
213 (50.5%)
Black
121 (28.7%)
Hispanic
42 (10.0%)
Two or More
41 (9.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Orchard View Schools
Phone:	(231)760-1500
Website:	http://www.orchardview.org
Grade Range:	5th - 9th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 142

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 141