Alger Middle School

342 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alger Middle School, located at 921 Alger St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and character development for middle-grade students. By providing a structured curriculum combined with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school, preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, Alger Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds feel welcome. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Grand Rapids community to provide a holistic educational experience. Through a commitment to student achievement and social-emotional growth, Alger Middle School plays a vital role in the district’s mission to equip young learners with the essential skills and confidence needed to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

342

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alger Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	54
Black	239
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Black
239 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
54 (15.8 %)
White
31 (9.1 %)
Two or More
15 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-6200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
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 6 100

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 127