WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Watervliet Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Watervliet School District school district, located in WATERVLIET, MI with about 353 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Watervliet Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Watervliet Middle School, located at 450 East Saint Joseph Street in Watervliet, Michigan, serves as a key educational anchor within the Watervliet Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their early adolescent years. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education while encouraging personal responsibility and community engagement.
As part of the broader Watervliet Public Schools network, the middle school emphasizes a curriculum that aligns with state standards while leveraging modern educational tools to enhance student outcomes. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain a culture of excellence, often prioritizing extracurricular involvement alongside classroom instruction to ensure a well-rounded experience. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, district calendars, and specific academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence at [Watervlietps.org](http://Watervlietps.org).
For more information, contact Watervliet Middle School at (269) 463-0780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9350
(269) 463-0780
http://Watervlietps.org
WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in WATERVLIET, MI with about 353 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Watervliet School District
- Total Students:
- 353
- Teachers:
- 18.67
- 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 353 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.