White Pine Middle School

www.stcs.org/WPMS

1,019 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

White Pine Middle School, located in Saginaw, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Saginaw Township Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By providing a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, White Pine aims to engage students in meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

The school emphasizes community involvement and partnership between staff, students, and parents to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedication to modern teaching practices and student-centered instruction, White Pine Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking, character, and school spirit. Its location on North Center Road serves as a central hub for families in the Saginaw area, maintaining a tradition of academic rigor while encouraging students to explore their personal interests through sports, arts, and technology-integrated programs.

1,019

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Pine Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	498
Hispanic	204
Black	214
Asian	20
Two or More	80
Pacific Islander	3

White
498 (48.9%)
Black
214 (21.0%)
Hispanic
204 (20.0%)
Two or More
80 (7.9%)
Asian
20 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saginaw Township Community Schools
Phone:	(989)797-1814
Website:	http://www.stcs.org/WPMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,019
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 345

Grade 7 352

Grade 8 322