Whiteford Middle School

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le

whiteford.k12.mi.us

205 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whiteford Middle School is a public school located in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, serving as a core component of the Whiteford Agricultural School District. Situated in a rural community near the Ohio border, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school, fostering academic growth and character development for students in the middle grades. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for closer relationships between faculty, students, and the local community.

Academically, Whiteford Middle School emphasizes foundational skills while offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside of the classroom. As part of a district that prides itself on its "Bobcat" pride, the school works to balance rigorous educational standards with programs that promote social-emotional learning and community involvement. Families interested in specific curriculum details, athletic schedules, or district news can find comprehensive information on their official website at http://whiteford.k12.mi.us.

205

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiteford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
189 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.9 %)
Two or More
5 (2.4 %)
Black
1 (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:	Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le
Phone:	(734)856-1443
Website:	http://whiteford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 66

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 72