Upton Middle School

www.sjschools.org

665 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Upton Middle School is a public school located in Saint Joseph, Michigan, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Saint Joseph Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for students to explore elective interests and extracurricular activities.

The school is situated at 800 Maiden Lane, positioning it as a central pillar of the Saint Joseph community. By fostering a culture of high expectations and student support, Upton Middle School aims to prepare its adolescent learners for academic success and social development. For families seeking detailed information on enrollment, school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [sjschools.org](http://www.sjschools.org) serves as the primary resource for the Saint Joseph Public Schools community.

665

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	48
Black	59
Asian	33
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
482 (72.5 %)
Black
59 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (7.2 %)
Two or More
39 (5.9 %)
Asian
33 (5.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Joseph Public Schools
Phone:	(269)926-3400
Website:	http://www.sjschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 225

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 232