Sturgis Middle School

Sturgis Public Schools
1400 E LAFAYETTE ST
STURGIS, MI 49091
643 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sturgis Middle School, located at 1400 East Lafayette Street in Sturgis, Michigan, serves as a vital component of the Sturgis Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescent students. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to foster a culture of learning that prepares students for the rigorous demands of secondary education and beyond.

As part of the broader Sturgis Public Schools community, the middle school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth. The school utilizes its official website, http://www.sturgisps.org, to maintain transparent communication with families, providing resources, calendars, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to student success and community engagement, Sturgis Middle School plays a key role in supporting the academic achievement and character development of the youth in the Sturgis area.
643
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    367 (57.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    237 (36.9 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4 %)
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: Sturgis Public Schools
Phone: (269)659-1550
Website: http://www.sturgisps.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 406
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 6 230
Grade 7 192
Grade 8 221
Gender Ratio