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Alger Middle School

921 Alger St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, United States

+1 (616) 819-6200

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Alger Middle School Overview

About This School

Alger Middle School is a public middle in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 314 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 19 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $49,002. Counseling resources include one counselor for every 314 students. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 63% Black, 18% Hispanic, 9% White, 9% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

314

Total Students

Grade 6-8

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

19 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Kent County

Students per Counselor

314:1

Alger Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.3:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

314

Students per Counselor

Alger Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,002

City Avg: $67,149

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor314:1

Alger Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.91%

Male

48.09%

Female

Total Enrollment: 314 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White8.92%

Hispanic17.83%

Asian0.64%

Black63.06%

Two or More Races9.24%

Native American0.32%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alger Middle School

Q: What is Alger Middle School?

A: Alger Middle School is a middle public located in Grand Rapids.

Q: How many students attend Alger Middle School?

A: Alger Middle School has approximately 314 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Alger Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Alger Middle School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Alger Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Alger Middle School - Grand Rapids, MI

Quick Facts about Alger Middle School
School Name	Alger Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	921 Alger St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, Grand Rapids, MI
County	Kent County
Phone	+1 (616) 819-6200
Total Students	314
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	19
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Alger Middle School

What is Alger Middle School?

Alger Middle School is a middle public located in Grand Rapids.

How many students attend Alger Middle School?

Alger Middle School has approximately 314 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alger Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alger Middle School is 16:1.

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