Belding Middle School is home to the sixth through eighth grade Black Knights. Located in beautiful Belding near the Flat River, Belding Middle School is the only middle school option in the Belding Area School District. The district is committed to being “The right size. The right choice.”
Diverse extracurricular options await Belding Middle students as they discover their talents and prepare for their future careers. Athletic opportunities include track, basketball, wrestling, volleyball and football. In the arts, middle school students can perform in drama, band and choir events. A broad range of clubs, from knitting to technology club, welcome interested students. These optional activities are tailored to meet the needs and interests of a diverse student population.
A strong foundation of core curricular studies supports these extracurricular activities. Students dive into English language arts, science, social studies and math, and exploratory courses in technology and other topics.
A small student population and class sizes make Belding Middle School a strong choice for students in Ionia County. The school encourages community service projects and community-wide activities to promote parental involvement.
Belding Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
410 Ionia St,
Belding, MI
Belding Area School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Joseph Barron
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
368:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
85.8%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/9/2025
Discipline is almost nonexistent, besides getting sent to the RTC room. When kids are not held accountable in school, it creates issue (a simple lunch detention would suffice). Teacher communication is horrible and literally nonexistent, even when begged for, even for a child on the spectrum... Acco...
10/12/2019
not very good, seems to be some favoritism or something strange going on there haven't put my finger on it yet, but I will.
3/1/2009
3/31/2008
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List Price Range
$131K - $820K
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$257,236
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Household Income
$57,393
% of College Grads
13.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,459 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Charter
- K to 12th
- Private
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Belding Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Belding, MI, in the Belding neighborhood, and is served by the Belding Area School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Belding Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $257,236. Discover additional schools in the area, like Belding High School, Flat River Academy - Middle/High School, Beth Haven Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Belding has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Belding Middle School.