Beach Middle School

chelsea.k12.mi.us

542 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Beach Middle School, located at 445 Mayer Drive in Chelsea, Michigan, serves as a key component of the Chelsea School District. As a dedicated middle-level learning institution, the school focuses on fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of students during their transition from elementary education to high school. By aligning with the broader mission of the Chelsea School District, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and character development to prepare learners for future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Chelsea community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a high-quality, comprehensive education. Through its official website (chelsea.k12.mi.us), Beach Middle School maintains transparency and communication with families, offering resources regarding curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Serving as a central hub for the area's youth, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative culture where educators, students, and parents work together to promote excellence and personal achievement.

542

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beach Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	31
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	27

White
478 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (5.7 %)
Two or More
27 (5.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Chelsea School District
Phone:	(734)433-2202
Website:	http://chelsea.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 184

Grade 7 171

Grade 8 187