Belding Middle School
325 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Belding Middle School, located in Belding, Michigan, serves as a central hub for the community’s adolescent learners, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. As part of the Belding Area Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects while providing opportunities for them to explore individual interests through elective courses and extracurricular activities, helping to prepare them for the demands of secondary education.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student support, leveraging its location on Ionia Street to maintain a close connection with the surrounding Belding area. Through its digital presence at bas-k12.org, the school keeps families informed and connected, highlighting a commitment to open communication and transparency. By prioritizing both educational achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students, Belding Middle School strives to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to succeed and contribute positively to their school community.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student support, leveraging its location on Ionia Street to maintain a close connection with the surrounding Belding area. Through its digital presence at bas-k12.org, the school keeps families informed and connected, highlighting a commitment to open communication and transparency. By prioritizing both educational achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students, Belding Middle School strives to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to succeed and contribute positively to their school community.
325
Total Students
20.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 279 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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White279 (85.8 %)
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Hispanic31 (9.5 %)
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Two or More14 (4.3 %)
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Black1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Belding Area School District |
| Phone: | (616)794-4400 |
| Website: | http://www.bas-k12.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 325 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 170 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 52 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
111
Grade 7
122
Grade 8
92
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 111 |
| Grade 7 | 122 |
| Grade 8 | 92 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 153 | 47.1% |
| Male | 172 | 52.9% |
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