Caro Middle School

Caro Community Schools
299 N HOOPER ST
CARO, MI 48723
346 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Caro Middle School, located at 299 North Hooper Street in Caro, Michigan, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Caro Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and personal development for its middle-grade students. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the institution aims to prepare adolescents for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their interests through a balanced curriculum.

As part of the wider Caro school system, the middle school emphasizes community involvement and the use of technology to enhance the student experience. The school’s official website, http://www.carok12.org, serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff, offering transparency regarding district policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining strong lines of communication and focusing on foundational skills, Caro Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students can build the confidence and knowledge necessary for their future success.
346
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (88.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2 %)
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: Caro Community Schools
Phone: (989)673-3167
Website: http://www.carok12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 153
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 6 107
Grade 7 104
Grade 8 135
Gender Ratio