Boyd W Arthurs Middle School

578 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Boyd W. Arthur Middle School, located in Trenton, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Trenton Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while providing a structured environment that encourages responsibility, critical thinking, and preparation for future success in high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are intended to help students explore their interests, build character, and develop a sense of community within the school. With a commitment to the success of its local students, Boyd W. Arthur Middle School remains a central part of the Trenton community, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student body.

578

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	53
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	19

White
484 (83.7%)
Hispanic
53 (9.2%)
Two or More
19 (3.3%)
Black
14 (2.4%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)

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:	Trenton Public Schools
Phone:	(734)676-8700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
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 6 199

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 207