Lake City Middle School

Lake City Area School District
251 RUSSELL ST
LAKE CITY, MI 49651
274 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lake City Middle School is a public educational institution located in Lake City, Michigan, serving students within the Lake City Area Schools district. As part of a smaller, tight-knit community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while providing students with opportunities to develop essential skills in core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its adolescent student body through various extracurricular activities and programs. By prioritizing community engagement and student success, Lake City Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. For parents and community members interested in the school’s specific calendar, staff directories, or academic policies, detailed information can be found on their official website at http://www.lakecityschools.net.
274
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (90.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Lake City Area School District
Phone: (231)839-6600
Website: http://www.lakecityschools.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 95
Grade 7 90
Grade 8 89
Gender Ratio
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