Negaunee Middle School

www.negaunee.k12.mi.us

464 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Negaunee Middle School, located at 102 West Case Street in Negaunee, Michigan, serves as a central pillar of the Negaunee Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering specifically to the developmental needs of middle school-aged students. By emphasizing foundational knowledge and critical thinking, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Upper Peninsula community.

Beyond the classroom, Negaunee Middle School prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage student engagement. The school’s mission is supported by a commitment to clear communication with families, which is facilitated through their district website. As a key part of the Negaunee school system, the middle school focuses on nurturing a supportive, student-centered culture that encourages students to become responsible and active members of their community.

464

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Negaunee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	26
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
425 (91.6%)
Two or More
26 (5.6%)
Hispanic
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Negaunee Public Schools
Phone:	(906)475-7866
Website:	http://www.negaunee.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 5 120

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 111