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Alger Middle School

921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

Ranked 296 of 305 in Michigan

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Alger Middle School

921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

About Alger Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 13%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 13% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
358
Total Students
$41645
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.26%
Asian 1.12%
Hispanic 17.04%
Black 66.76%
Two+ Races 7.26%
Native Am. 0.56%
White
7.26%
Asian
1.12%
Hispanic
17.04%
Black
66.76%
Two+ Races
7.26%
Native Am.
0.56%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 358
45.25%
162 Female
54.75%
196 Male

Student Population

358 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

358 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Alger Middle School Contact Information

Address

921 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

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Phone

(616) 819-6200

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Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 2:23 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year for Alger Middle School will be June 3, 2026. Last day of classroom instruction and end of year academic activities for students and staff It also marks the official conclusion of the grading period and the academic year. It’s a milestone to mark the beginning of summer break for the school community.

FAQ

Q1. Can students participate in athletics at Alger Middle School?

Ans. Yes. Alger Middle School offers sports programs including basketball, volleyball, football, and track during the middle school athletics calendar.

Q2. What do sixth graders usually adjust to first at Alger Middle School?

Ans. Many students spend the first weeks learning rotating schedules, locker routines, and expectations from several classroom teachers.

Q3. Are arts programs active at Alger Middle School?

Ans. Yes. Band, choir, and visual arts programs are regular parts of student life at Alger Middle School throughout the academic year.

Q4. How are assignments shared at Alger Middle School?

Ans. Teachers often use district-supported online classroom systems to share class materials, homework info, and project deadlines.

Q5. What events usually bring families to Alger Middle School?

Ans. Families come to campus throughout the year to attend concerts, athletics competitions and curriculum nights at Alger Middle School.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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