ALGER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Alger Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools school district, located in Grand Rapids, MI with about 339 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Alger Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Alger Middle School, located at 921 Alger St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and character development for middle-grade students. By providing a structured curriculum combined with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school, preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, Alger Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds feel welcome. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Grand Rapids community to provide a holistic educational experience. Through a commitment to student achievement and social-emotional growth, Alger Middle School plays a vital role in the district’s mission to equip young learners with the essential skills and confidence needed to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

For more information, contact Alger Middle School at (616) 819-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

921 Alger St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507-3827
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ALGER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grand Rapids, MI with about 339 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
339
Teachers:
19.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 339 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALGER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
72.3%
Hispanic/Latino
13.6%
Two or more races
8.8%
White
4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.