Covert Middle School

www.covertpublicschools.org

65 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Covert Middle School is part of the Covert Public Schools district, located in a rural setting in Van Buren County, Michigan. The school serves a relatively small student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes close-knit community engagement and personalized attention. As a core component of the district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school, striving to balance academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescents.

The institution operates with a commitment to its specific community, aiming to support student growth through dedicated staff and accessible resources. By leveraging its official website, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. Overall, Covert Middle School functions as a focal point for the local educational experience, working to bridge the gap between elementary learning and secondary success within the rural Michigan landscape.

Total Students

2.3

Full-Time Teachers

27.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covert Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	38
Black	12
Two or More	6

Hispanic
38 (58.5 %)
Black
12 (18.5 %)
White
9 (13.8 %)
Two or More
6 (9.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Covert Public Schools
Phone:	(269)764-3739
Website:	http://www.covertpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
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 23

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 22