Tawas Area Middle School

Tawas Area Schools
255 W M 55
TAWAS CITY, MI 48763
356 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Tawas Area Middle School, located at 255 W M55 in Tawas City, Michigan, serves as a central hub for student development within the Tawas Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an educational environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional growth of middle-school-aged students. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition from elementary foundations to the more complex demands of high school.

The institution emphasizes a comprehensive approach to learning, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and academic programs designed to spark curiosity and build character. With its connection to the broader Tawas Area Schools community, the middle school focuses on local engagement and technological integration to ensure students are well-equipped for the future. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, calendars, or administrative contact, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.tawas.net.
356
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    310 (87.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Tawas Area Schools
Phone: (989)984-2300
Website: http://www.tawas.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 5 84
Grade 6 88
Grade 7 85
Grade 8 99
Gender Ratio