Ionia Middle School is “a community dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.” Passionate teachers and talented students achieve this mission statement year after year, making this Ionia center of learning one of the highest-rated middle schools in the county.
Despite the large student population, Ionia Middle School offers small class sizes and reports competitive test scores. The school motto, “HERO,” reminds students to be hardworking, encouraging, respectful and own it. Teachers provide hands-on learning opportunities and a challenging, contemporary curriculum to promote these values.
Outside the classroom, students can compete as Junior Bulldogs in volleyball, cross-country, basketball, dance, wrestling and track. Community clubs in the area offer soccer and other athletic teams for students to consider. Band, choir, computer science, journalism, Spanish and teen leadership are just a few elective course options to expand student learning and refine their talents.
While Ionia Public Schools supports five different elementary schools, every student in the district joins together for sixth through eighth grades at Ionia Middle. This consolidation promotes diverse social and academic learning opportunities as students meet new friends and work together to build a better community.
Ionia Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
438 Union St,
Ionia, MI
Ionia Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Wayne Piercefield
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
338:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
80.9%
Hispanic
13.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/2/2021
Look, I'm not about to bash this school and say it's the worst ever; but the racism, sexism, and homophobia coming from the students here is absolutely insane, considering the fact that the teachers do nothing about it. Bullying is rampant; and teachers continue to let children off with warnings. The school only seems to care about sports; with sports being the #1 thing with all of the staff.
9/12/2016
There curriculum is far behind and I see that now as a freshman in college. They're teachers have two mind sets first, they put in the effort you show, or they are just teaching you what they are supposed to and they have no feelings for your other classes or life outside of that class. Some teachers care and most do not.
9/12/2016
Some teachers are better than others, although not very helpful. As a freshman in college I see how far behind the school I graduated from was. It's sad to say that but I believe everyone should know the truth. Some teachers favor their students due to sports, clubs, and even organizations they're apart of or are not apart of.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/26/2025
The principal at this school runs it like a military establishment. The vice principal feels she should be everyone's pal. Most teachers seem to be caring but have their favorites. Punishment is generally harsh unless your family is one of the "elites." Learning scores are rather low as is motivatio...
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List Price Range
$120K - $633K
Homes For Sale
19
Average Home Value
$241,416
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Average Household Income
$64,125
% of College Grads
9.4%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,578 Sq Ft
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Ionia Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Ionia, MI, in the Ionia neighborhood, and is served by the Ionia Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 613 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Ionia Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $241,416. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedom Acres School, Ionia High School, Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ionia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ionia Middle School.