Carleton Middle School

8900 15 MILE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312

www.wcskids.net

638 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carleton Middle School is a public school located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving as part of the Warren Consolidated Schools (WCS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse academic and social needs of students in the middle school grades. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary foundations in core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, often complemented by various elective offerings that encourage artistic and technical growth.

Beyond academics, Carleton Middle School places a significant emphasis on student development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs and athletic programs, aimed at promoting teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. By utilizing the resources of the Warren Consolidated Schools district, Carleton strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school, ensuring they have the critical thinking and interpersonal skills required for future academic and professional success.

638

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carleton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	18
Black	135
Asian	81
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
371 (58.2%)
Black
135 (21.2%)
Asian
81 (12.7%)
Two or More
31 (4.9%)
Hispanic
18 (2.8%)
American Indian
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:	Warren Consolidated Schools
Phone:	(586)825-2590
Website:	http://www.wcskids.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 6 221

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 226