KALKASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kalkaska Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Kalkaska Public Schools school district, located in Kalkaska, MI with about 335 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Kalkaska 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.
Kalkaska Middle School, located in Kalkaska, Michigan, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Kalkaska Public Schools district. Situated on West Kalkaska Street, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grades. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to bridge the gap between primary schooling and high school readiness, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Kalkaska Public Schools system, which focuses on student achievement, community engagement, and preparing learners for future success. Through its digital presence at [kpschools.com](http://www.kpschools.com), the district provides resources for families, including information on academic calendars, athletic programs, and administrative policies. As a key educational pillar in the community, Kalkaska Middle School works to cultivate a collaborative culture that encourages students to develop the skills and confidence necessary to navigate their transition into secondary education.
For more information, contact Kalkaska Middle School at (231) 258-4040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kalkaska, MI 49646-9147
(231) 258-4040
http://www.kpschools.com
KALKASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Kalkaska, MI with about 335 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kalkaska Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 335
- Teachers:
- 18.6
- 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 335 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KALKASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.