Algonquin Middle School

19150 BRIARWOOD LN
CLINTON TWP, MI 48036

www.chippewavalleyschools.org

497 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Algonquin Middle School is a public school located in Clinton Township, Michigan, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Chippewa Valley Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, featuring core subjects alongside various elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests in technology, the arts, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Algonquin Middle School emphasizes community and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations. The school works to maintain a supportive atmosphere, utilizing modern resources and a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to help its diverse student body build the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

497

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Algonquin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	27
Black	90
Asian	10
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
318 (64.0 %)
Black
90 (18.1 %)
Two or More
51 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (5.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Chippewa Valley Schools
Phone:	(586)723-3500
Website:	http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 170

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 173