Duncan Lake Middle School

9757 DUNCAN LAKE AVE SE
CALEDONIA, MI 49316

www.calschools.org

679 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Duncan Lake Middle School is a public school located in Caledonia, Michigan, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Caledonia Community Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The school focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and elective courses.

The school is known for its dedication to student growth, prioritizing not only academic achievement but also social-emotional development. By leveraging its location within the Caledonia community, Duncan Lake Middle School works to maintain strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to Caledonia High School, the school aims to cultivate a culture of responsibility, curiosity, and community engagement, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

679

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duncan Lake Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	37
Black	10
Asian	13
Two or More	39

White
580 (85.4 %)
Two or More
39 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (5.4 %)
Asian
13 (1.9 %)
Black
10 (1.5 %)

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:	Caledonia Community Schools
Phone:	(616)891-1380
Website:	http://www.calschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 345

Grade 8 334