At a glance
Reported students
314
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259
Alger Middle School: 314 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 365
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Alger Middle School
Alger Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 46 current school records connected to Grand Rapids Public Schools. NCES reports 314 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to 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 Black (63.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.8%). English learners represent 15.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alger Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.56 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White8.9%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black63.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
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.
Other schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riverside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
227 reported students
Westwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
176 reported students
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
175 reported students
Burton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
488 reported students
Blandford School
Middle · Grades 06–06
60 reported students
Center for Economicology
Middle · Grades 06–06
60 reported students
Public schools near Alger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Middle School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 488 | 1.4 mi |
| Godwin Heights Middle School Middle · Godwin Heights Public Schools | 05–08 | 382 | 1.8 mi |
| East Grand Rapids Middle School Middle · East Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 710 | 2.6 mi |
| Lee Middle School Middle · Godfrey-Lee Public Schools | 06–08 | 346 | 2.9 mi |
| Wyoming Intermediate Middle · Wyoming Public Schools | 05–06 | 579 | 3 mi |
| Kelloggsville Middle School Middle · Kelloggsville Public Schools | 06–08 | 475 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alger Middle School
What grades does Alger Middle School serve?
Alger Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Grand Rapids Public Schools.
How many students attend Alger Middle School?
Alger Middle School reported 314 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 365 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alger Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 314 students and 19.56 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 Alger Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alger Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alger Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.2% 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 Alger Middle School in?
Alger Middle School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alger Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burton Middle School (1.4 mi), Godwin Heights Middle School (1.8 mi), East Grand Rapids Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.