WEST HARDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Hardin Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hardin County school district, located in Cecilia, KY with about 555 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 31 teachers, West Hardin Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
West Hardin Middle School, located in Cecilia, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Hardin County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for students from the surrounding rural and residential areas of Hardin County. With a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond, West Hardin Middle School prioritizes a supportive culture where educators strive to meet the diverse learning needs of their student body. Through its programs and community engagement, the school aims to instill a sense of responsibility, academic excellence, and school pride in its students.
For more information, contact West Hardin Middle School at (270) 862-3924 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 862-3924
WEST HARDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cecilia, KY with about 555 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Hardin County
- Total Students:
- 555
- Teachers:
- 31.99
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 555 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST HARDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.