Ferndale Middle School

www.ferndaleschools.org

540 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ferndale Middle School, located at 725 Pinecrest Drive in Ferndale, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub within the Ferndale Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares students for the academic and social transitions inherent in their middle school years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are well-prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The institution places a strong emphasis on community connection and student engagement, reflecting the diverse and vibrant spirit of the surrounding Ferndale area. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources to ensure students are equipped for success both inside and outside the classroom. As part of a forward-thinking district, Ferndale Middle School focuses on innovative teaching practices and collaborative learning to meet the unique developmental needs of its adolescent student body.

540

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferndale Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	11
Black	295
Asian	5
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

Black
295 (54.6 %)
White
181 (33.5 %)
Two or More
46 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Ferndale Public Schools
Phone:	(248)541-1783
Website:	http://www.ferndaleschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 172