WAGAR 56 MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wagar 56 Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Airport Community Schools school district, located in Carleton, MI with about 375 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Wagar 56 Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wagar 56 Middle School, located at 11200 Grafton Road in Carleton, Michigan, is a key component of the Airport Community School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of early adolescents. The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting, providing a focused environment that serves the students of the Carleton area and surrounding communities.
As part of the Airport Community Schools system, Wagar 56 generally emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, striving to foster a supportive climate that encourages student participation in both core curriculum and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a middle-school-specific focus, the institution aims to address the unique challenges of the pre-teen years, offering resources and instruction designed to build a solid foundation for future academic success at the secondary level.
For more information, contact Wagar 56 Middle School at (734) 654-4083 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Carleton, MI 48117-9392
(734) 654-4083
WAGAR 56 MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Carleton, MI with about 375 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Airport Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 375
- Teachers:
- 16.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 375 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAGAR 56 MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.