South Lake Middle School

21621 CALIFORNIA ST
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080

www.solake.org

299 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Lake Middle School, located in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, serves as a central academic hub for students in the South Lake Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of high school and beyond through a blend of core academic instruction and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school community places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding St. Clair Shores area. Through its official website, solake.org, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic calendar, student expectations, and district initiatives. With a focus on cultivating responsible citizenship and critical thinking skills, South Lake Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

299

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lake Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	12
Black	195
Asian	3
Two or More	22

Black
195 (65.2 %)
White
67 (22.4 %)
Two or More
22 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	South Lake Schools
Phone:	(586)435-1301
Website:	http://www.solake.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 106

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 98