WHITEFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Whiteford Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le school district, located in OTTAWA LAKE, MI with about 184 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 9 teachers, Whiteford 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.
Whiteford Middle School is a public school located in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, serving as a core component of the Whiteford Agricultural School District. Situated in a rural community near the Ohio border, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school, fostering academic growth and character development for students in the middle grades. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for closer relationships between faculty, students, and the local community.
Academically, Whiteford Middle School emphasizes foundational skills while offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside of the classroom. As part of a district that prides itself on its "Bobcat" pride, the school works to balance rigorous educational standards with programs that promote social-emotional learning and community involvement. Families interested in specific curriculum details, athletic schedules, or district news can find comprehensive information on their official website at http://whiteford.k12.mi.us.
For more information, contact Whiteford Middle School at (734) 856-1443 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9715
(734) 856-1443
http://whiteford.k12.mi.us
WHITEFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OTTAWA LAKE, MI with about 184 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 184
- Teachers:
- 9.88
- 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 184 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITEFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.