FERNDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ferndale Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ferndale Public Schools school district, located in FERNDALE, MI with about 509 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Ferndale Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Ferndale Middle School, located at 725 Pinecrest Drive in Ferndale, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub within the Ferndale Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares students for the academic and social transitions inherent in their middle school years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are well-prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.
The institution places a strong emphasis on community connection and student engagement, reflecting the diverse and vibrant spirit of the surrounding Ferndale area. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources to ensure students are equipped for success both inside and outside the classroom. As part of a forward-thinking district, Ferndale Middle School focuses on innovative teaching practices and collaborative learning to meet the unique developmental needs of its adolescent student body.
For more information, contact Ferndale Middle School at (248) 541-1783 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FERNDALE, MI 48220-2356
(248) 541-1783
http://www.ferndaleschools.org
FERNDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FERNDALE, MI with about 509 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ferndale Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 27.27
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 509 students
- Black or African American
- 56.0%
- White
- 32.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.