Wagar 78 Middle School

www.airportschools.com

427 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Wagar 78 Middle School, located at 11200 Grafton Road in Carleton, Michigan, is a key component of the Airport Community School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive resources, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education designed to prepare students for the academic and social transitions required for high school success.

The school operates under the broader mission of Airport Community Schools, which prioritizes community engagement, student achievement, and technological integration. Through its website, the district provides families with access to essential academic calendars, administrative information, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Wagar 78 focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to excel within the Carleton area.

427

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wagar 78 Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Two or More	7

White
399 (93.4 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Airport Community Schools
Phone:	(734)654-6205
Website:	http://www.airportschools.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 7 224

Grade 8 203