Sparta Middle School

www.spartaschools.org

503 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sparta Middle School is a public institution located in Sparta, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Sparta Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that supports the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core curriculum subjects while promoting social and emotional development. By emphasizing both academic rigor and community involvement, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Sparta Area Schools, which prioritizes student success, technology integration, and character building. The campus at 480 South State Street serves as a hub for student life, offering various extracurricular activities and support services designed to engage a diverse student body. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic calendars, faculty contact, or specific school policies, the district's official website at [www.spartaschools.org](http://www.spartaschools.org) serves as the primary resource for community engagement and administrative updates.

503

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparta Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	67
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
410 (81.5%)
Hispanic
67 (13.3%)
Two or More
13 (2.6%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Sparta Area Schools
Phone:	(616)887-8211
Website:	http://www.spartaschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 164

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 160