FOLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Foley Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Berea, KY with about 468 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 29 teachers, Foley Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Foley Middle School, located at 275 Glades Road in Berea, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Madison County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a community known for its strong ties to education and the arts, often reflecting the supportive, small-town atmosphere of the Berea area while striving to meet the academic and social challenges of a modern middle school curriculum.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to learning, balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student engagement. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Foley Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school. Through its faculty and administrative programs, the school works to cultivate a learning environment that encourages student responsibility, community involvement, and academic excellence within the broader Madison County educational framework.

For more information, contact Foley Middle School at (859) 625-6140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.