Petoskey Middle School

Public Schools of Petoskey
801 NORTHMEN DR
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
582 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Petoskey Middle School, located at 801 Northmen Drive in Petoskey, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub for the Petoskey Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their adolescent years. By leveraging the resources of a strong public school district, the institution emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often utilizing the "Northmen" identity to promote school spirit and a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. Its location in Northern Michigan allows the school to emphasize both local traditions and modern educational standards. Through a commitment to student achievement and collaborative learning, Petoskey Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and character development, ensuring that its students are well-equipped for future academic and professional endeavors.
582
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    500 (85.9 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (7.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
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: Public Schools of Petoskey
Phone: (231)348-2150
Website: http://www.petoskeyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 6 196
Grade 7 192
Grade 8 194
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Harbor Springs Middle School
Harbor Springs School District
327 Students
800 SOUTH STATE RD
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740 (5.4 miles away)
Middle School 3rd - 8th