Shumate Middle School

30448 W JEFFERSON AVE
ROCKWOOD, MI 48173

www.gibdist.net/shumate-middle

795 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shumate Middle School, located in Rockwood, Michigan, serves as a core educational institution within the Gibraltar School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing a blend of foundational academic instruction and opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s culture is centered on fostering a sense of community and school spirit, which is reflected in its diverse array of extracurricular programs, athletics, and student clubs. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources for curriculum standards, staff directories, and district-wide initiatives. Shumate Middle School focuses on creating a safe, inclusive space that encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills, character, and social responsibility as they transition into their teenage years.

795

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shumate Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	619
Hispanic	69
Black	60
Asian	14
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
619 (77.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (8.7 %)
Black
60 (7.5 %)
Two or More
31 (3.9 %)
Asian
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Gibraltar School District
Phone:	(734)379-7600
Website:	http://www.gibdist.net/shumate-middle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 295

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 239