MODEL LABORATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Model Laboratory Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Richmond, KY with about 179 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.

Model Laboratory Middle School, located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, serves as a unique educational institution that functions as a laboratory school for the university’s College of Education. Because of its affiliation with EKU, the school serves as a site for teacher training, educational research, and the implementation of innovative instructional practices. Students at Model benefit from a curriculum that integrates the resources and academic environment of a university setting, often emphasizing project-based learning and a rigorous college-preparatory approach.

The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit community and a student-centered focus that prepares pupils for high school and beyond. By bridging the gap between K-12 education and higher education, Model Laboratory Middle School provides students with opportunities for specialized instruction and exposure to faculty expertise that are not typically available in traditional public middle schools. Its location on the Lancaster Avenue campus further enhances this experience, allowing for a collaborative atmosphere where pedagogical development and student achievement remain the primary institutional priorities.

For more information, contact Model Laboratory Middle School at (859) 622-3766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.