Ida Middle School

www.idaschools.org

494 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Ida Middle School, located in Ida, Michigan, serves as a key component of the Ida Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students in the middle grades. By providing a structured yet engaging curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ida Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages students to participate in a variety of athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which helps build character and school spirit. With a focus on preparing well-rounded citizens, the administration and faculty work closely with parents and the local Ida community to maintain a collaborative educational culture that values academic achievement and personal growth.

494

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ida Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	13
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
469 (94.9 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.6 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Ida Public School District
Phone:	(734)269-2220
Website:	http://www.idaschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 5 120

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 131