Martin T Krueger Middle School

2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360

(219)873-2061

333 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Martin T. Krueger Middle School, located at 2001 Springland Ave in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Michigan City Area 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 rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Krueger Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on utilizing modern educational strategies to meet the unique needs of middle-school-aged children, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of responsibility. As a vital part of the Michigan City community, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed academically and personally.

333

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin T Krueger Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	34
Black	117
Asian	2
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
136 (40.8 %)
Black
117 (35.1 %)
Two or More
42 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (10.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Michigan City Area Schools
Phone:	(219)873-2061
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 7 152

Grade 8 181