JAMES D. ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

James D. Adams Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Floyd County school district, located in Prestonsburg, KY with about 338 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, James D. Adams Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James D. Adams Middle School is a public middle school located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, serving the Floyd County School District. The school provides an educational environment tailored for students in the middle grades, typically focusing on the transition from elementary to high school. Its mission centers on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with Kentucky state standards to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.

As a staple of the local community, James D. Adams Middle School emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, character, and school pride. By leveraging local resources and a dedicated staff, the school aims to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to succeed academically while navigating their formative teenage years.

For more information, contact James D. Adams Middle School at (606) 886-2671 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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JAMES D. ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Prestonsburg, KY with about 338 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Floyd County
Total Students:
338
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 338 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES D. ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Two or more races
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.