Bangor Middle School in Bangor, MI

At a glance

Reported students

272

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

20.39

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan middle enrollment

20th percentile

Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

268

Bangor Middle School: 272 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

13.3:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 305
Teachers (FTE): 20.91
Student–teacher ratio: 14.6:1

What the reported data says about Bangor Middle School

Bangor Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Bangor. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren). NCES reports 272 students for 2024–25.

Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.8%). English learners represent 25.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Bangor Middle School

1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 25.6%
Students with disabilities: 13.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 65.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White48.2%
Hispanic40.8%
Black4.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bangor High School

High · Grades 09–12

264 reported students

South Walnut Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

341 reported students

Bangor Career Academy

Other · Grades KG–12

74 reported students

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Public schools near Bangor Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bangor Career Academy Other · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	KG–12	74	under 0.1 mi
Bangor High School High · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	09–12	264	under 0.1 mi
Maple Creek Education Center Other · Van Buren ISD	KG–12	33	0.5 mi
South Walnut Elementary School Elementary · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	PK–04	341	0.5 mi
Hartford Middle School Middle · Hartford Public Schools	06–08	321	6.9 mi
Covert Middle School Middle · Covert Public Schools	06–08	79	7.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bangor Middle School

What grades does Bangor Middle School serve?

Bangor Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren).

How many students attend Bangor Middle School?

Bangor Middle School reported 272 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 305 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bangor Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 272 students and 20.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bangor Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bangor Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bangor Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

65.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bangor Middle School in?

Bangor Middle School is part of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren), based in Bangor, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bangor Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bangor Career Academy (under 0.1 mi), Bangor High School (under 0.1 mi), Maple Creek Education Center (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.