Wagar 56 Middle School

410 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Wagar 56 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 focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of early adolescents. The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting, providing a focused environment that serves the students of the Carleton area and surrounding communities.

As part of the Airport Community Schools system, Wagar 56 generally emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, striving to foster a supportive climate that encourages student participation in both core curriculum and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a middle-school-specific focus, the institution aims to address the unique challenges of the pre-teen years, offering resources and instruction designed to build a solid foundation for future academic success at the secondary level.

410

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wagar 56 Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Two or More	8

White
369 (90.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.1 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
Two or More
8 (2.0 %)

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)654-4083
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
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 5 209

Grade 6 201