At a glance
Reported students
307
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
373
Kalkaska Middle School: 307 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
16.5:1 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
- 87
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4:1
What the reported data says about Kalkaska Middle School
Kalkaska Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Kalkaska. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Kalkaska Public Schools. NCES reports 307 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 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, 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 White (95.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 26.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kalkaska Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.6 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
- Students with disabilities
- 26.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White95.8%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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 Kalkaska Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kalkaska High School
High · Grades 09–12
439 reported students
Kalkaska Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Rapid City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
70 reported students
Public schools near Kalkaska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska Elementary School Elementary · Kalkaska Public Schools | PK–05 | 517 | 0.3 mi |
| Kalkaska High School High · Kalkaska Public Schools | 09–12 | 439 | 0.4 mi |
| Crawford School Elementary · Excelsior Township S/D #1 | KG–08 | 46 | 6.6 mi |
| Rapid City Elementary School Elementary · Kalkaska Public Schools | PK–05 | 70 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kalkaska Middle School
What grades does Kalkaska Middle School serve?
Kalkaska Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kalkaska Public Schools.
How many students attend Kalkaska Middle School?
Kalkaska Middle School reported 307 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 87 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kalkaska Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 307 students and 18.6 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 Kalkaska Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kalkaska Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kalkaska Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kalkaska Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.4% 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 Kalkaska Middle School in?
Kalkaska Middle School is part of Kalkaska Public Schools, based in Kalkaska, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kalkaska Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kalkaska Elementary School (0.3 mi), Kalkaska High School (0.4 mi), Crawford School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.