JAMES T ALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
James T Alton Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hardin County school district, located in Vine Grove, KY with about 654 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, James T Alton 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 T. Alton Middle School, located in Vine Grove, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Hardin County School District. The school provides a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while cultivating a supportive community atmosphere.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student engagement and academic standards. Located in a residential area, it serves as a central hub for the local Vine Grove community, emphasizing values of citizenship, responsibility, and lifelong learning. Through its faculty and staff, James T. Alton Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing modern educational practices to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.
For more information, contact James T Alton Middle School at (270) 877-2135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2135
JAMES T ALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vine Grove, KY with about 654 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Hardin County
- Total Students:
- 654
- Teachers:
- 35.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 654 students
- White
- 63.0%
- Black or African American
- 15.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.