Ferndale Middle School

Ferndale Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
725 Pinecrest Dr,  Ferndale, MI
Ferndale Public Schools
3.7
497 Students
C
Niche Grade
Ferndale Middle School is on the west end of Ferndale, one block from Royal Oak Township. The school has approximately 505 students spread out from 6th to 8th grade. Class sizes are slightly above the national average, with an 18 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio. Despite this, the school prides itself on offering a small-community feel for its students through personalized attention. Ferndale Middle School has a goal of challenging students to achieve their best in a safe and respectful environment. The school offers many clubs and activities for students. There is a 6th grade overnight camp, as well as an 8th grade trip to Washington DC. Some of the groups offered at the school include clubs for Anime, Jazz, Books, Student Council, and more. Ferndale Middle School has many academic achievements. About 25% of the students are members of the National Junior Honor Society. FMS offers many Honors classes for advanced students. Select students are eligible to take high school courses and can take part in the high school band. Ferndale Middle School is respected throughout the community. The school is known for its academic excellence and the many opportunities for student advancement.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Seth Petty
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
36%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
505:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Black
54.6%
White
33.5%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/26/2023
The teacher mean and the kids always fighting
1.0 parent
11/30/2022
Sometimes they put cheddar cheese on the pizza
5.0 parent
8/7/2014
Awesome! Teachers, students and parents are all involved to give the students tools for success! Great Principle.
5.0 parent
8/23/2013
Ferndale Middle School is a really good school. I feel they offer lots of extra curricular activities and my daughter has made plenty of good friends. The teachers here really care about the students and not just about getting a paycheck. My daughter is going to the 8th grade in a couple weeks and I...

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