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
18:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Niche Grade
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
30%
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Math Proficiency
17%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
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Full Time Teachers
35
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Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
338:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
52.4%
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Male
47.6%
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White
82.7%
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Hispanic
12.4%
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Two or more races
4.4%
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Black
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/12/2020
I love ionia middle I met all of my freinds there and all in all had a great time. The teachers are all very supportive and kind , when I first came I was coming from a small school but the teachers and other kids welcomed me. This is a really great school that leaves you with a good education and a great middle school experience.
9/12/2016
As for extracurricular there are a few different activities but the support from the staff is not the best.
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
$115K - $599K
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$247,476
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
1,582 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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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 629 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Ionia 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 $247,476. 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.