SPARTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sparta Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Sparta Area Schools school district, located in SPARTA, MI with about 545 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 26 teachers, Sparta Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Sparta Middle School is a public institution located in Sparta, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Sparta Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that supports the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core curriculum subjects while promoting social and emotional development. By emphasizing both academic rigor and community involvement, the school aims to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Sparta Area Schools, which prioritizes student success, technology integration, and character building. The campus at 480 South State Street serves as a hub for student life, offering various extracurricular activities and support services designed to engage a diverse student body. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic calendars, faculty contact, or specific school policies, the district's official website at [www.spartaschools.org](http://www.spartaschools.org) serves as the primary resource for community engagement and administrative updates.
For more information, contact Sparta Middle School at (616) 887-8211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPARTA, MI 49345-1550
(616) 887-8211
http://www.spartaschools.org
SPARTA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SPARTA, MI with about 545 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sparta Area Schools
- Total Students:
- 545
- Teachers:
- 26.2
- 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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 545 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SPARTA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.