Emerson Middle School

emerson.livoniapublicschools.org

641 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Emerson Middle School, located in Livonia, Michigan, is a key component of the Livonia Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that balances rigorous core instruction with personal development. By focusing on the unique social and emotional needs of adolescents, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, encouraging students to engage in athletics, arts, and student leadership programs. As part of the broader Livonia school system, Emerson utilizes the district’s resources to provide technology-integrated learning experiences. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or staff directories, the school maintains an active presence on the official Livonia Public Schools website.

641

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	49
Black	80
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
475 (74.1 %)
Black
80 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
49 (7.6 %)
Two or More
30 (4.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Livonia Public Schools School District
Phone:	(734)744-2665
Website:	http://emerson.livoniapublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
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 7 311

Grade 8 330