Paw Paw Middle School

www.ppps.org

498 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Paw Paw Middle School is a public school located in Paw Paw, Michigan, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Paw Paw Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development programs.

Located on West Michigan Avenue, the middle school acts as a central hub for the local community, promoting a culture of academic growth and character development. By leveraging resources from the broader school district, Paw Paw Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success through collaborative learning, technological integration, and a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its middle-level learners.

498

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paw Paw Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	58
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
411 (82.5%)
Hispanic
58 (11.6%)
Two or More
22 (4.4%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Paw Paw Public School District
Phone:	(269)415-5500
Website:	http://www.ppps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 167

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 172