Hale Area Middle School serves 206 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hale Area Middle School?
206 students attend Hale Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hale Area Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hale Area Middle School?
Hale Area Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hale Area Middle School offer ?
Hale Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hale Area Middle School part of?
Hale Area Middle School is part of Hale Area Schools.
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