Newaygo Middle School

www.newaygo.net

467 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Newaygo Middle School, located at 850 76th St in Newaygo, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub for students within the Newaygo Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students navigating their early adolescent years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school’s culture is deeply integrated into the broader Newaygo community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students. With a commitment to leveraging modern educational tools and instructional strategies, Newaygo Middle School strives to meet the diverse learning needs of its students. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, extracurricular programs, or administrative policies, the district’s official website at http://www.newaygo.net serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

467

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newaygo Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	57
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
380 (81.4 %)
Hispanic
57 (12.2 %)
Two or More
15 (3.2 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newaygo Public School District
Phone:	(231)652-1285
Website:	http://www.newaygo.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 5 115

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 125