PETOSKEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Petoskey Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Public Schools of Petoskey school district, located in PETOSKEY, MI with about 678 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Petoskey 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.

Petoskey Middle School, located at 801 Northmen Drive in Petoskey, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub for the Petoskey Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their adolescent years. By leveraging the resources of a strong public school district, the institution emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often utilizing the "Northmen" identity to promote school spirit and a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. Its location in Northern Michigan allows the school to emphasize both local traditions and modern educational standards. Through a commitment to student achievement and collaborative learning, Petoskey Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and character development, ensuring that its students are well-equipped for future academic and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Petoskey Middle School at (231) 348-2150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 NORTHMEN DR
PETOSKEY, MI 49770-2786
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PETOSKEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in PETOSKEY, MI with about 678 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
678
Teachers:
36.7
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
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 678 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PETOSKEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.4%
Two or more races
6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.