Kingsley Area Middle School

Kingsley Area Schools
403 BLAIR ST
KINGSLEY, MI 49649
457 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Kingsley Area Middle School, located at 403 Blair St in Kingsley, Michigan, serves as a core component of the Kingsley Area Schools district. Situated in a close-knit community in Grand Traverse County, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a supportive academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development for pre-adolescent students.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities. As part of the broader district mission, Kingsley Area Middle School focuses on student-centered learning, utilizing its resources and community partnerships to encourage academic achievement, personal responsibility, and active engagement in school activities. For more information regarding their specific programs, staff, or upcoming events, visitors can access the district website at http://www.kingsley.k12.mi.us.
457
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    437 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • 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: Kingsley Area Schools
Phone: (231)263-5261
Website: http://www.kingsleyschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
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 5 136
Grade 6 116
Grade 7 117
Grade 8 88
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Middle School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
786 Students
1776 3 MILE RD N
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th