Cityside Middle School

www.zps.org

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cityside Middle School is a prominent educational institution located in Zeeland, Michigan, serving as part of the Zeeland Public Schools district. Situated at 320 East Main Avenue, the school focuses on providing a supportive and challenging academic environment for students in the middle grade levels. It is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by balancing rigorous coursework with personal growth opportunities.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, emphasizing core subjects, technology integration, and elective programs. Beyond academics, Cityside Middle School fosters a vibrant school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and character-building initiatives. For more information regarding their specific programs, staff directories, and school-wide updates, families and community members can visit their official website at http://www.zps.org.

736

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cityside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	526
Hispanic	130
Black	17
Asian	19
Two or More	44

White
526 (71.5 %)
Hispanic
130 (17.7 %)
Two or More
44 (6.0 %)
Asian
19 (2.6 %)
Black
17 (2.3 %)

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:	Zeeland Public Schools
Phone:	(616)748-3200
Website:	http://www.zps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 263

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 237