At a glance
Reported students
366
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
401
Kingsley Area Middle School: 366 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
16:1 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
- 445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Kingsley Area Middle School
Kingsley Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Kingsley. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Kingsley Area Schools. NCES reports 366 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 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, 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 (94.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kingsley Area Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.82 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 0 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
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.3%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial0%
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 Kingsley Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kingsley Area High School
High · Grades 09–12
401 reported students
Kingsley Area Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
655 reported students
Public schools near Kingsley Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Area Elementary School Elementary · Kingsley Area Schools | PK–05 | 655 | under 0.1 mi |
| Kingsley Area High School High · Kingsley Area Schools | 09–12 | 401 | 0.5 mi |
| Courtade Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 215 | 8.3 mi |
| Blair Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 202 | 8.6 mi |
| Buckley Community Schools Other · Buckley Community Schools | PK–12 | 488 | 8.7 mi |
| East Middle School Middle · Traverse City Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 829 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Area Middle School
What grades does Kingsley Area Middle School serve?
Kingsley Area Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kingsley Area Schools.
How many students attend Kingsley Area Middle School?
Kingsley Area Middle School reported 366 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 445 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kingsley Area Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 366 students and 22.82 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 Kingsley Area Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kingsley Area Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kingsley Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kingsley Area Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.1% 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 Kingsley Area Middle School in?
Kingsley Area Middle School is part of Kingsley Area Schools, based in Kingsley, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kingsley Area Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kingsley Area Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Kingsley Area High School (0.5 mi), Courtade Elementary School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.