WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wurtland Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Greenup County school district, located in Wurtland, KY with about 336 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 23 teachers, Wurtland Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Wurtland Middle School is a public school located in Wurtland, Kentucky, serving students in Greenup County. As part of the Greenup County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school community emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, encouraging learners to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility through a variety of core curriculum offerings and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Wurtland Middle School is known for its sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing meaningful relationships between faculty, students, and parents, the school aims to create a supportive culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests, whether through athletics, arts, or academic clubs. Its location in Wurtland reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, striving to prepare its student body for long-term success in their future academic and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Wurtland Middle School at (606) 836-0025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 Center Ave
Wurtland, KY 41144
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WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wurtland, KY with about 336 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Greenup County
Total Students:
336
Teachers:
23
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 336 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.